Valle del Risco facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Valle del Risco
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Corregimiento and town
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 Valle del Risco
Location in Panama
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Bocas del Toro |
| Established | January 19, 1998 |
| Area | |
| • Land | 576.8 km2 (222.7 sq mi) |
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| • Total | 4,187 |
| • Density | 7.3/km2 (19/sq mi) |
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| Climate | Af |
Valle del Risco is a special kind of area in Panama called a Corregimiento. It's made up of several small communities in the countryside. You can find it in the Bocas del Toro Province.
The biggest community in this area is also called Valle del Risco. This is where you'll find important services. There is a school for kids to learn and medical services to help people stay healthy.
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Getting to Valle del Risco
To reach Valle del Risco, you need to travel by car. You start your journey from a town called Almirante, Bocas del Toro. The drive takes you through high mountains. You will also pass many curves that can be tricky.
About the Area and People
Size and Population
Valle del Risco covers a large area of land. It is about 576.8 square kilometers (222.7 square miles). In 2010, about 4,187 people lived here. This means there were about 7.3 people living in each square kilometer.
When it Was Created
Valle del Risco became a Corregimiento on January 19, 1998. This happened because of a special rule called Law 5. Before that, in the year 2000, its population was 3,422 people.
See also
In Spanish: Valle de Riscó para niños
