Rambala facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rambala
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Corregimiento and town
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 Rambala
Location in Panama
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Bocas del Toro |
| District | Chiriquí Grande |
| Established | March 7, 1997 |
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| • Land | 33.6 km2 (13.0 sq mi) |
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| • Total | 1,682 |
| • Density | 50.1/km2 (130/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Rambala is a small town and a special kind of area called a corregimiento in Panama. It is located in the Chiriquí Grande District, which is part of the Bocas del Toro Province in Panama.
About Rambala
Rambala is a quiet place with a small population. It is known for being a part of the beautiful Bocas del Toro region. This area is famous for its nature and coastal views.
Location and Size
Rambala covers a land area of about 33.6 square kilometers (which is about 13 square miles). To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of a small city.
Population Facts
In 2010, about 1,682 people lived in Rambala. This means that for every square kilometer, there were about 50 people. This shows it's not a very crowded place. Back in 2000, the population was smaller, with only 1,047 people living there. This means more people moved to Rambala between 2000 and 2010.
How Rambala Was Formed
Rambala became an official corregimiento on March 7, 1997. This happened because of a special law called Law 10. Later, two more laws, Law 5 (from January 19, 1998) and Law 69 (from October 28, 1998), helped to make its status even clearer. These laws helped define its borders and how it would be governed.
See also
In Spanish: Rambala para niños
