Horconcitos facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Horconcitos
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Corregimiento
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 Horconcitos
Location in Panama
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Chiriquí |
| District | San Lorenzo |
| Area | |
| • Land | 73.1 km2 (28.2 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 996 |
| • Density | 13.6/km2 (35/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Horconcitos is a small but important area in Panama. It is located in the Chiriquí Province, within the San Lorenzo District. Think of a corregimiento as a local administrative division, similar to a small town or a specific part of a larger district.
Horconcitos is special because it is the "seat" of the San Lorenzo District. This means it's the main town or administrative center where the local government offices are located.
Facts About Horconcitos
Horconcitos covers a land area of about 73.1 square kilometers (which is about 28.2 square miles). This gives you an idea of its size.
How Many People Live Here?
According to the 2010 census, Horconcitos had a population of 996 people. This means just under a thousand people called Horconcitos home at that time.
The population density was about 13.6 people per square kilometer. This tells us how many people live in each square kilometer of land. It's a way to understand how crowded or spread out a place is.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Horconcitos has changed a bit over the years. In 1990, there were 865 residents. By 2000, the population grew slightly to 886 people. Then, as mentioned, it reached 996 in 2010.
See also
In Spanish: Horconcitos para niños
