Guabito facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Guabito
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Corregimiento and town
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 Guabito
Location in Panama
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Bocas del Toro  |
| District | Changuinola District |
| Area | |
| • Land | 168.8 km2 (65.2 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,387 |
| • Density | 49.7/km2 (129/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern Standard Time) |
| Climate | Af |
Guabito is a small town in Panama. It is located in the Bocas del Toro Province, which is on the Caribbean coast. Guabito is part of the Changuinola District. A "corregimiento" is like a local administrative area or division within a district.
Location and Border
Guabito is special because it is a border town. It sits right next to the Rio Sixaola. This river forms the border with Costa Rica. Directly across the river is a town called Sixaola in Costa Rica.
There is an old, raised railroad bridge that connects Guabito to Sixaola. This bridge is a popular way for tourists to travel between Costa Rica and the Bocas del Toro area of Panama. Most tourists just pass through Guabito to get their travel documents checked. They usually do not stay long in the town.
Size and Population
Guabito covers a land area of about 168.8 square kilometers (about 65.2 square miles). In 2010, about 8,387 people lived there. This means the town had a population density of about 49.7 people per square kilometer.
The number of people living in Guabito has changed over the years. In 1990, there were 11,125 residents. By 2000, the population grew to 14,366 people. However, by 2010, the population had decreased to 8,387.
