San Andrés, Chiriquí facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Andrés
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Corregimiento
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Chiriquí |
| District | Bugaba |
| Area | |
| • Land | 65.2 km2 (25.2 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,523 |
| • Density | 38.7/km2 (100/sq mi) |
| Population density calculated based on land area. | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
San Andrés is a special kind of local area called a corregimiento in Bugaba District, which is part of the Chiriquí Province in Panama. It's like a small town or a group of villages that are managed together.
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San Andrés: A Place in Panama
San Andrés is a corregimiento located in the country of Panama. Panama is a country in Central America, famous for its big canal. San Andrés is found in the western part of Panama, in a province called Chiriquí. This area is known for its beautiful nature and farming.
What is a Corregimiento?
A corregimiento is a type of local division in Panama. Think of it like a small administrative area, similar to a township or a parish in other countries. It's a way for the government to organize different parts of a district. Each corregimiento has its own local leaders who help manage the area.
Where is San Andrés Located?
San Andrés is part of the Bugaba District. The Bugaba District is one of the districts within the Chiriquí Province. Chiriquí Province is in the western part of Panama, close to the border with Costa Rica. This region is known for its mountains, rivers, and rich agricultural lands.
How Many People Live There?
San Andrés covers a land area of about 65.2 square kilometers (which is about 25.2 square miles). In 2010, about 2,523 people lived in San Andrés. This means that for every square kilometer, there were about 38.7 people. The number of people living there has stayed quite steady over the years. For example, in 1990, there were 2,451 people, and in 2000, there were 2,526.
See also
- San Andrés (Chiriquí) for kids (in Spanish)
