Remance facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Remance
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Corregimiento
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 Remance
Location in Panama
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Veraguas |
| District | San Francisco |
| Area | |
| • Land | 78.4 km2 (30.3 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,618 |
| • Density | 20.6/km2 (53/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Remance is a small area in the country of Panama, located in Central America. It is part of the Veraguas Province and falls within the San Francisco District. In Panama, areas like Remance are called corregimientos, which are a type of local administrative division.
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What is a Corregimiento?
A corregimiento is like a small town or a group of villages that are governed together. It's a way for the country to organize its different communities. Think of it as a local neighborhood or a small administrative area within a larger district. Each corregimiento has its own local government that helps manage things for the people living there.
Where is Remance Located?
Remance is found in the Veraguas Province, which is in the central part of Panama. This province is known for its beautiful natural areas, including forests and coastal regions. The San Francisco District, where Remance is located, is one of the twelve districts that make up the Veraguas Province.
Geography and Size
Remance covers a land area of about 78.4 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of a medium-sized city park or a small forest. The land here is part of the varied landscape you can find in Panama, which includes mountains, rivers, and plains.
People of Remance
According to records from 2010, the population of Remance was 1,618 people. This means it's a fairly small community. Over the years, the number of people living in Remance has changed a bit. In 1990, there were 1,806 residents, and in 2000, the population was 1,807. This shows a slight decrease in population between 2000 and 2010.
Population Density
With 1,618 people living in 78.4 square kilometers, the population density of Remance is about 20.6 people per square kilometer. This is considered a low population density, meaning there's a lot of open space and not too many people living close together. It suggests a more rural or spread-out community rather than a crowded city.
See also
In Spanish: Remance para niños
