| Chepo | |
|---|---|
| Corregimiento | |
| Location in Panamá Province | |
| Coordinates: 9°10′12″N 79°6′0″W / 9.17000°N 79.10000°WCoordinates: 9°10′12″N 79°6′0″W / 9.17000°N 79.10000°W | |
| Country |
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| Province | Panamá |
| District | Chepo |
| Area | |
| • Land | 438.6 km2 (169.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 20,420 |
| • Density | 46.6/km2 (121/sq mi) |
| Population density calculated based on land area. | |
| Time zone | EST (UTC−5) |
Chepo is a town and corregimiento in Chepo District, Panamá Province, Panama with a population of 20,420 as of 2010. It is the seat of Chepo District. Its population as of 1990 was 8,971; its population as of 2000 was 12,734. It is located five kilometers south of the Inter-American Highway. It is a sprawling town that is nearly a suburb of Panama City. It contains a gas station, hospital, ATM, and a variety of stores.