Palmira, Chiriquí facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Palmira
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Corregimiento
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Chiriquí |
| District | Boquete |
| Area | |
| • Land | 57.5 km2 (22.2 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,776 |
| • Density | 30.9/km2 (80/sq mi) |
| Population density calculated based on land area. | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Palmira is a small area in Panama. It is part of the Boquete District in the Chiriquí Province. Palmira is known as a corregimiento, which is like a local administrative area or a small county.
Location and Size
Palmira covers an area of about 57.5 square kilometers (22.2 square miles). In 2010, about 1,776 people lived there. This means there were about 30.9 people for every square kilometer.
The population has changed over the years:
- In 1990, there were 2,043 people.
- In 2000, the population was 1,513.
- By 2010, it grew slightly to 1,776.
Palmira has three main populated areas. These are Palmira Centro, Palmira Arriba, and Palmira Abajo. These places have some houses close together.
Farming and Nature
Palmira is a great place for farming. The soil there is very good for growing plants. Many rivers and small streams flow through the area. This provides plenty of water for crops.
Farmers in Palmira grow many different things:
- They produce various vegetables and fruits.
- Coffee is also an important crop grown here.
- Some people also raise animals for meat production.
The rich land and water make Palmira an important agricultural area in Panama.
