Changuinola District Explained

Changuinola
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Coordinates:9.43°N -82.52°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Panama
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Bocas del Toro Province
Subdivision Type2:Capital
Subdivision Name2:Changuinola
Area Total Km2:3995
Population As Of:2010
Population Total:98310
Timezone:ETZ
Utc Offset:-5

Changuinola is a district (distrito) of Bocas del Toro Province in Panama. The population according to the 2010 census was 98.310 [1] The district covers a total area of 3,995 km². The capital lies at the city of Changuinola.[2] Major industries include tourism and agriculture.

Administrative divisions

Changuinola District is divided administratively into the following corregimientos:[3]

On 8 June 2015 the new Almirante District was created from the following corregimientos which were split off from Changuinola District:[4]

Climate

Changuinola has a coastal location with a tropical climate. The area does not have a predictable dry season. The driest times are late August to mid-October, February, and March. Changuinola is humid. Thundershowers and heavy rain are common.[5] Normal temperatures are consistent all year (Hi: 80°-84 °F, low: 71°-75 °F). Due to its low latitude, sunrise is around 6 AM, and sunset is around 6 PM local time. These times vary slightly during the year. Weather data is collected at Captain Manuel Nino International Airport in Changuinola.

References


Notes and References

  1. . Censos Nacionales 2010
  2. Web site: Districts of Panama. Statoids. April 10, 2009.
  3. http://www.gacetaoficial.gob.pa/pdfTemp/26233/16668.pdf Gaceta Oficial 2009 Nuevos Corregimientos
  4. Web site: Ley 8 de junio de 2015 . 22 June 2015. Gaceta Oficial.
  5. Frommer's Panama (2E, 2009), .