24 de Diciembre facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
24 de Diciembre
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Corregimiento
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 24 de Diciembre
Location in Panama
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Panamá |
| District | Panamá |
| Established | February 6, 2002 |
| Area | |
| • Land | 78.9 km2 (30.5 sq mi) |
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| • Total | 65,404 |
| • Density | 829/km2 (2,150/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
24 de Diciembre is a special kind of local area in Panama. It is called a corregimiento. This area is part of the Panamá District in the Panamá Province, which is a larger region in the country of Panama.
In 2010, about 65,404 people lived in 24 de Diciembre. It was officially created on February 6, 2002. This happened when a special rule, called Law 13, was put into place.
About 24 de Diciembre
24 de Diciembre is a busy and important part of Panama. A "corregimiento" is like a local district or a large neighborhood. It helps to organize how the government works in different parts of the country.
This area is located in the eastern part of the Panamá District. It is one of the many corregimientos that make up the larger Panamá Province.
Location and Size
The corregimiento of 24 de Diciembre covers an area of about 78.9 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of a medium-sized city.
It is located in a key spot within Panama. Its coordinates are 9.1017 degrees North and 79.3603 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact location on a map.
How it Started
24 de Diciembre became an official corregimiento on February 6, 2002. Before this date, it might have been part of another larger area. The creation of new corregimientos helps to manage local services better.
This change was made possible by a specific law. Laws are rules made by the government. They help to organize how a country is run.
Population
According to information from 2010, 24 de Diciembre had a population of 65,404 people. This means many families and individuals call this area home.
The population density is about 829 people per square kilometer. This number tells us how crowded an area is. A higher number means more people live close together.
See also
- Panamá District
- Panamá Province
- Corregimientos of Panama
- In Spanish: 24 de Diciembre (Panamá) para niños
