Río Sábalo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Río Sábalo
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Corregimiento
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| Country |  Panama |
| Comarca | Emberá |
| District | Sambú |
| Established | November 8, 1983 |
| Area | |
| • Land | 562.2 km2 (217.1 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,800 |
| • Density | 3.2/km2 (8/sq mi) |
| Population density calculated based on land area. | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Río Sábalo is a special kind of local area in Panama. It is called a corregimiento. You can find it in the Sambú District, which is part of the Comarca Emberá.
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What is Río Sábalo?
Río Sábalo is a corregimiento, which is like a small administrative area or a local division in Panama. Think of it as a town or a group of villages that are managed together. It's a part of the larger Sambú District. The Sambú District itself is located within the Comarca Emberá. A "comarca" is a special territory in Panama set aside for indigenous (native) people.
Where is Río Sábalo Located?
Río Sábalo is in the southeastern part of Panama. It's part of the Comarca Emberá, which is home to the Emberá people. This area is known for its beautiful natural environment. It has rivers, forests, and a lot of wildlife.
History of Río Sábalo
Río Sábalo was officially created on November 8, 1983. This happened through a special law, Law 22. This law helped organize different parts of Panama into these corregimientos. It was an important step in setting up how local areas are governed.
People and Population
The number of people living in Río Sábalo has changed over the years.
- In 1990, about 1,479 people lived there.
- By 2000, the population was around 1,417 people.
- In 2010, the population grew to 1,800 people.
- The infobox shows a population of 12,881 as of 2010. This number might include a wider administrative area or a different count.
Land Area and Density
Río Sábalo covers a land area of about 562.2 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's a pretty large area. The population density is about 3.2 people per square kilometer. This means that not many people live in each square kilometer, suggesting it's a mostly rural area with lots of open space.
See also
In Spanish: Río Sabalo (Emberá-Wounaan) para niños
