Puerto Pilón facts for kids
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Puerto Pilón
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Corregimiento
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 Puerto Pilón
Location in Panama
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Colón |
| District | Colón |
| Area | |
| • Land | 99.6 km2 (38.5 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 16,517 |
| • Density | 165.8/km2 (429/sq mi) |
| Population density calculated based on land area. | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Puerto Pilón is a special kind of area in Panama. It is called a corregimiento. This area is part of the Colón District. The Colón District is located within the Colón Province in Panama.
What is Puerto Pilón?
Puerto Pilón is a local administrative area. Think of it like a town or a large neighborhood. It helps organize how people live and how services are provided in that part of Panama.
Where is it Located?
Puerto Pilón is found on the map of Panama. It is in the northern part of the country. This area is close to the Caribbean Sea. It is part of the Colón Province, which is an important region in Panama.
How Many People Live There?
The number of people living in Puerto Pilón has grown over the years.
- In 1990, about 10,241 people lived there.
- By 2000, the population had increased to 11,658 people.
- In 2010, the population reached 16,517 people.
This shows that more and more people are choosing to live in Puerto Pilón.
More to Explore
- In Spanish: Puerto Pilón para niños
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