Jingurudó facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jingurudó
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Corregimiento
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| Country |  Panama |
| Comarca | Emberá |
| District | Sambú |
| Established | November 8, 1983 |
| Area | |
| • Land | 734.2 km2 (283.5 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 486 |
| • Density | 0.7/km2 (2/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Jingurudó is a special kind of area in Panama called a corregimiento. It is located in the Sambú District, which is part of the Comarca Emberá. The Comarca Emberá is a unique territory in Panama where the Emberá indigenous people live.
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About Jingurudó
Jingurudó was officially created on November 8, 1983, by a special law (Law 22). This made it an official part of Panama's local government system.
What is a Corregimiento?
A corregimiento is like a small local division or town area in Panama. It's similar to a district or a parish in other countries. Each corregimiento has its own local government to help manage the community.
Where is Jingurudó Located?
Jingurudó is found within the Comarca Emberá, which is one of Panama's five indigenous territories. These territories are special areas set aside for Panama's native groups, like the Emberá people, to help them preserve their culture and traditions. Jingurudó is also part of the Sambú District, which is a larger administrative area within the Comarca Emberá.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Jingurudó has changed over the years:
- In 1990, there were 533 people living there.
- By 2000, the population had grown slightly to 537 people.
- In 2010, the population was recorded as 8,369 people. This shows a big increase in the number of residents over two decades.
See also
In Spanish: Jingurudó para niños
