Viguí facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Viguí
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Corregimiento
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Veraguas |
| District | Las Palmas |
| Established | March 7, 1997 |
| Area | |
| • Land | 59.6 km2 (23.0 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 964 |
| • Density | 16.2/km2 (42/sq mi) |
| Population density calculated based on land area. | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Viguí is a small place in Panama. It is located in the Las Palmas District of the Veraguas Province. Viguí is known as a corregimiento, which is a type of local administrative area in Panama, similar to a small town or a local division. In 2010, about 964 people lived there.
About Viguí
Viguí is an important part of the Las Palmas District. It helps manage local services and represents the people who live there. A corregimiento is a specific kind of area used for government and population counting in Panama.
Where is Viguí?
Viguí is found in the western part of Panama. It is located within the Veraguas Province, which is one of Panama's ten provinces. The specific district it belongs to is Las Palmas. This area is known for its natural beauty and local communities.
How Viguí Was Formed
Viguí officially became a corregimiento on March 7, 1997. This happened because of a special law called Law 10. Later, other laws, Law 5 (from January 19, 1998) and Law 69 (from October 28, 1998), helped to make its status even more official. These laws helped define its borders and how it would be governed.
People of Viguí
The number of people living in Viguí has changed over time. In the year 2000, the population was counted at 929 people. By 2010, the population had grown slightly to 964 people. This shows a steady community living in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Viguí para niños
