Paja de Sombrero facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Paja de Sombrero
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Corregimiento
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Chiriquí |
| District | Gualaca |
| Area | |
| • Land | 62.7 km2 (24.2 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 653 |
| • Density | 10.4/km2 (27/sq mi) |
| Population density calculated based on land area. | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Paja de Sombrero is a small area in Panama. It is part of the Gualaca District in the Chiriquí Province. This place is known as a corregimiento, which is a type of local administrative area in Panama.
About Paja de Sombrero
Paja de Sombrero covers a land area of about 62.7 square kilometers (24.2 square miles). In 2010, its population was 653 people. This means there were about 10.4 people living in each square kilometer.
What is a Corregimiento?
In Panama, a corregimiento is like a small district or a local administrative division. It's a way the country organizes its different towns and areas. Each corregimiento has its own local government.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Paja de Sombrero has changed over the years. In 1990, there were 670 residents. By 2000, the population had slightly decreased to 637 people. Then, in 2010, it grew a little to 653 people.
See also
- In Spanish: Paja de Sombrero para niños
