Nuevo México, Chiriquí facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nuevo México
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Corregimiento
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Chiriquí |
| District | Alanje |
| Established | April 30, 2003 |
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| • Land | 72.6 km2 (28.0 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,101 |
| • Density | 28.9/km2 (75/sq mi) |
| Population density calculated based on land area. | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Nuevo México is a special kind of local area in Panama. It's called a corregimiento. You can find it in the Alanje District, which is part of the Chiriquí Province.
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About Nuevo México
Nuevo México is a small but important part of Panama. It's like a local division or a small district within a larger area.
Where is Nuevo México?
This corregimiento is located in the western part of Panama. It's in the Chiriquí Province, which is known for its beautiful landscapes. Within Chiriquí, Nuevo México is part of the Alanje District. This district is close to the Pacific Ocean.
How Big is Nuevo México?
Nuevo México covers a land area of about 72.6 square kilometers. To help you imagine, that's roughly the size of 18,000 football fields! In 2010, about 2,101 people lived there. This means that for every square kilometer, there were about 29 people. This number tells us how crowded or spread out the population is.
When Was it Formed?
Nuevo México was officially created on April 30, 2003. This happened through a special law called Law 41. Laws like this help organize how a country is divided into smaller parts for easier management.
What's in the Name?
The name Nuevo México means "New Mexico" in Spanish. This name is interesting because it refers to two different places. One is the country of Mexico, which is north of Panama. The other is the state of New Mexico in the United States. It's a unique way to connect this small Panamanian area to larger parts of North America.
