Tucutí facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tucutí
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Corregimiento
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Darién |
| District | Chepigana |
| Area | |
| • Land | 1,396 km2 (539 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,200 |
| • Density | 0.9/km2 (2/sq mi) |
| Population density calculated based on land area. | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| Climate | Am |
Tucutí is a small community located in the country of Panama. It is part of a special type of area called a corregimiento. Tucutí is found within the Chepigana District, which is in the Darién Province.
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Discovering Tucutí
Tucutí is a quiet place in Panama. It is known for being a community that is not easily reached by roads. This means getting there might involve other ways of travel, like boats or small planes.
What is a Corregimiento?
In Panama, a corregimiento is like a local area or a neighborhood. It is a way the country divides its land for local government. Think of it like a small town or a part of a bigger city. Each corregimiento has its own local leader. Tucutí is one of these special areas.
Where is Tucutí Located?
Tucutí is found in the Darién Province of Panama. The Darién Province is a large, mostly wild area in the eastern part of Panama. It is famous for its dense rainforests and unique wildlife. The province shares a border with the country of Colombia.
Tucutí is also part of the Chepigana District. A district is a larger area that contains several corregimientos. So, the Chepigana District is like a county, and Tucutí is one of the towns or communities within it.
How Many People Live in Tucutí?
The number of people living in Tucutí has changed over the years.
- In 1990, about 1,455 people lived there.
- By 2000, the population was around 1,263 people.
- In 2010, the population was recorded as 1,200 people.
These numbers help us understand how the community has grown or changed over time.
See also
In Spanish: Tucutí para niños
