Paya, Darién facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Paya
Corregimiento
1960 US map of Colombia-Panama boundary shows the location of the village of Paya
Country	Panama
Province	Darién
District	Pinogana
Area
• Land	1,111.1 km2 (429.0 sq mi)
Population  (2010)
• Total	639
• Density	0.6/km2 (2/sq mi)
	Population density calculated based on land area.
Time zone	UTC−5 (EST)
Climate	Am

Paya is a small community in Panama. It is known as a corregimiento, which is like a local district. Paya is located in the Pinogana District within the Darién Province. In 2010, about 639 people lived in Paya.

Where is Paya Located?

Paya is situated right on the Paya River. This river is a smaller branch that flows into the larger Tuira River. The community is also very close to the border between the countries of Colombia and Panama.

How Many People Live in Paya?

The number of people living in Paya has changed over the years.

• In 1990, there were 336 residents.
• By the year 2000, the population had grown to 565 people.
• The most recent count from 2010 showed that 639 people were living in Paya.

See Also

In Spanish: Paya (Darién) para niños