Chame is a
district
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(''distrito'') of
Panamá Oeste Province
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It was created from the five districts of Panamá Province west of the Panama Canal
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in
Panama
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. The population according to the
2000 census was 19,625;
the latest official estimate (for 2019) is 31,373.
The district covers a total area of 377 km
2. The capital lies at the city of
Chame.
Administrative divisions
Chame District is divided administratively into the following ''
corregimientos'':
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Chame (capital)
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Bejuco
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Buenos Aires
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Cabuya
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Chicá
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El Líbano
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Las Lajas
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Nueva Gorgona
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Punta Chame
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Sajalices
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Sorá
References
Districts of Panamá Oeste Province
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