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Calidonia
Corregimiento
Aerial view of Calidonia, in the background there are the Santa Ana, Ancón and Curundú corregimientos.
Aerial view of Calidonia, in the background there are the Santa Ana, Ancón and Curundú corregimientos.
Country  Panama
Province Panamá
District Panamá
Area
 • Land 1.6 km2 (0.6 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 19,108
 • Density 12,001/km2 (31,080/sq mi)
  Population density calculated based on land area.
Time zone UTC−5 (EST)

Calidonia is a special area, or corregimiento, located right inside Panama City. It is part of the Panamá District in the Panamá Province of Panama. In 2010, about 19,108 people lived there.

Calidonia was once home to many immigrants from the British Caribbean islands. While fewer people of British Caribbean descent live there now, some families and their businesses are still a part of the community.

Population Changes

Calidonia's population has changed over the years. In 1990, about 23,974 people lived in the area. By 2000, the number had gone down to 19,729 residents. In 2010, the population was 19,108. These numbers show how communities can grow and shrink over time.

Location and Area

Calidonia is a small but important part of Panama City. It covers an area of about 1.6 square kilometers. This makes it a densely populated area, meaning many people live in a small space. Its central location makes it a busy and active place.

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