Feuillet, Panama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Feuillet
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Corregimiento
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Panamá Oeste |
| District | La Chorrera |
| Area | |
| • Land | 19.4 km2 (7.5 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,669 |
| • Density | 137.9/km2 (357/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Feuillet is a community located in the La Chorrera District, which is part of the Panamá Oeste Province in the country of Panama. It is known as a corregimiento, which is a special type of local area in Panama, similar to a small town or a large neighborhood.
About Feuillet
Feuillet is a part of Panama's administrative system. It covers an area of about 19.4 square kilometers. This community is a place where people live and work, contributing to the larger district and province.
What is a Corregimiento?
In Panama, a corregimiento is the smallest administrative division. Think of it like a local area with its own identity and sometimes a local leader. Several corregimientos together form a district, and several districts form a province. Panama has ten provinces and three indigenous territories, each divided into districts and then into corregimientos. This system helps organize the country and its local governments.
Feuillet's Growing Population
The number of people living in Feuillet has grown over the years. In 1990, the population was 1,372 people. By the year 2000, it had increased to 1,745 people. The most recent count from 2010 showed that 2,669 people lived in Feuillet. This growth shows that more families and individuals have chosen to make Feuillet their home over time.
See also
In Spanish: Feuillet (Panamá Oeste) para niños
