Santo Tomás, Chiriquí facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Santo Tomás
|
|
|---|---|
|
Corregimiento
|
|
| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Chiriquí |
| District | Alanje |
| Area | |
| • Land | 45.1 km2 (17.4 sq mi) |
| Population
(2010)
|
|
| • Total | 1,259 |
| • Density | 27.9/km2 (72/sq mi) |
| Population density calculated based on land area. | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Santo Tomás is a special kind of area called a corregimiento in Panama. It is located in the Alanje District, which is part of the Chiriquí Province. Think of a corregimiento as a local administrative division, a bit like a small town or a specific part of a larger district.
About Santo Tomás
Santo Tomás covers a land area of about 45.1 square kilometers (which is about 17.4 square miles). In 2010, about 1,259 people lived there. This means that for every square kilometer, there were about 27.9 people.
The number of people living in Santo Tomás has grown over the years. In 1990, there were 721 residents. By 2000, the population had increased to 840 people. This shows that more and more people are choosing to live in this area.
Where is Santo Tomás?
Santo Tomás is located in the country of Panama. Panama is a country in Central America, known for its famous Panama Canal.
Within Panama, Santo Tomás is found in the Chiriquí Province. This province is in the western part of Panama, close to the border with Costa Rica. Chiriquí is known for its beautiful mountains, rivers, and rich farmlands.
Santo Tomás is specifically part of the Alanje District. Districts are larger areas that contain several corregimientos. Alanje is one of the districts in the Chiriquí Province.
See also
- In Spanish: Santo Tomás (Chiriquí) para niños
