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Río Iglesias
Corregimiento
Country  Panama
Province Darién
District Chepigana
Area
 • Land 481.6 km2 (185.9 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 1,672
 • Density 3.5/km2 (9/sq mi)
  Population density calculated based on land area.
Time zone UTC−5 (EST)

Río Iglesias is a small area in Panama. It is a type of local division called a corregimiento. This corregimiento is located in the Chepigana District within the Darién Province.

In 2010, about 1,672 people lived in Río Iglesias. The number of people living there has changed over the years. In 1990, there were 1,348 residents. By 2000, the population grew to 1,468 people.

What is a Corregimiento?

A corregimiento is like a small county or a local administrative area in Panama. It helps organize different parts of the country. Each corregimiento has its own local government.

Where is Río Iglesias Located?

Río Iglesias is found in the Darién Province of Panama. This province is known for its large natural areas. It is in the eastern part of the country. The Chepigana District is one of the areas within Darién Province.

Population Over Time

The number of people living in Río Iglesias has slowly increased.

  • In 1990, the population was 1,348.
  • By 2000, it had grown to 1,468 people.
  • In 2010, the population reached 1,672 residents.

This shows that more people have chosen to live in Río Iglesias over the years.

See also

  • Filo del Tallo
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