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Betania
Corregimiento
Country  Panama
Province Panamá
District Panamá
Area
 • Land 8.3 km2 (3.2 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 46,116
 • Density 5,559.4/km2 (14,399/sq mi)
  Population density calculated based on land area.
Time zone UTC−5 (EST)

Betania is a special part of Panama City, the capital of Panama. It is located in the Panamá District within the Panamá Province. Think of it like a neighborhood or a borough within a big city.

Betania: A Part of Panama City

Betania is one of the many areas that make up the large and busy Panama City. It covers an area of about 8.3 square kilometers. This makes it a significant part of the city's overall size.

What is a Corregimiento?

In Panama, a "corregimiento" is a type of local division. It's like a district or a ward within a larger area. Each corregimiento has its own local government. This helps manage services and daily life for the people living there. Betania is one such corregimiento.

People and Population

Many people call Betania home. In 2010, the population of Betania was 46,116. This means over 46,000 people lived in this area. The population has changed a bit over the years. In 1990, there were 46,611 people. By 2000, the number was 44,409. These numbers show how communities grow and change over time.

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