Río Congo Arriba facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Río Congo Arriba
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Corregimiento
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Darién |
| District | Chepigana |
| Established | July 29, 1998 |
| Area | |
| • Land | 329.5 km2 (127.2 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,916 |
| • Density | 5.8/km2 (15/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Río Congo Arriba is a special kind of area in Panama. It's called a corregimiento, which is like a local district or a small part of a larger area. It's located in the Chepigana District of Darién Province.
In 2010, about 1,916 people lived there. This area was officially created on July 29, 1998. Back in 2000, its population was a bit smaller, with 1,752 people living there.
Where People Live
The main village in Río Congo Arriba is called Platanilla. This is an important place because it's the "seat" of the corregimiento. This means it's where the local government offices are.
Platanilla has many important places for the community, including:
- a school
- a health center
- a community center
- a police station
- a corregiduria (the local government office)
Other villages and communities in Río Congo Arriba include:
- Río Venado
- Nuevo Paraíso
- Río Pavo
- Buena Vista
- Río Bonito
There are also two special communities of the indigenous Embera people:
- Tres Piedras
- Monte Rico
See also
In Spanish: Río Congo Arriba (Darién) para niños
