Catorce de Noviembre facts for kids
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Catorce de Noviembre
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Corregimiento
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Veraguas |
| District | Río de Jesús |
| Established | July 29, 1998 |
| Area | |
| • Land | 56.7 km2 (21.9 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 787 |
| • Density | 13.9/km2 (36/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Catorce de Noviembre is a small area or local district in Río de Jesús District, Veraguas Province, Panama. It is known as a corregimiento. In 2010, about 787 people lived there.
This area was officially created on July 29, 1998. It became a corregimiento because an older law from 1982 was found to be against the country's main rules. So, a new law, Law 58, was made to set up Catorce de Noviembre. In 2000, its population was 829 people.
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What is a Corregimiento?
A corregimiento is like a local administrative area in Panama. Think of it as a small town or a specific part of a larger district. These areas help manage local services and government more closely.
Panama is divided into provinces, then districts, and then corregimientos. This system helps the government organize and serve its citizens better. Each corregimiento has its own local leader or council.
Where is Catorce de Noviembre?
Catorce de Noviembre is located in the Veraguas Province of Panama. This province is in the central part of the country. It is known for its diverse landscapes, from mountains to coastlines.
Within Veraguas, Catorce de Noviembre is part of the Río de Jesús District. This district is named after the Río de Jesús, a river in the area. It is one of the many districts that make up the province.
Population and Area
In 2010, the population of Catorce de Noviembre was 787 people. This means it is a relatively small community. The area covers about 56.7 square kilometers (about 21.9 square miles).
The population density is about 13.9 people per square kilometer. This number tells us how many people live in each square kilometer of land. A lower number means the area is not very crowded.
History of its Creation
Catorce de Noviembre was established by Law 58 on July 29, 1998. This law was important because it replaced an earlier law from 1982. The older law was declared "unconstitutional."
When a law is unconstitutional, it means it goes against the country's constitution, which is the highest set of rules. So, the government had to create a new law to correctly establish Catorce de Noviembre as a corregimiento.
See also
- In Spanish: Catorce de Noviembre para niños
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