Cañazas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cañazas
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Corregimiento
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 Cañazas
Location in Panama
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Veraguas |
| District | Cañazas |
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| • Land | 89.3 km2 (34.5 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,836 |
| • Density | 54.2/km2 (140/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Cañazas is a place in Panama. It is located in the Veraguas Province and is part of the Cañazas District. Cañazas is known as a corregimiento, which is a type of local administrative area in Panama. It is also the main town, or "seat," of the Cañazas District.
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About Cañazas
Cañazas is an important part of the Cañazas District. It serves as the center for local government and activities. The area covers about 89.3 square kilometers (about 34.5 square miles).
Population Over Time
The number of people living in Cañazas has changed over the years.
- In 1990, the population was 8,015 people.
- By 2000, it had decreased to 5,346 people.
- In 2010, the population was recorded as 4,836 people.
These numbers show how communities can grow or shrink over time.
What is a Corregimiento?
A corregimiento is a small administrative division in Panama. Think of it like a neighborhood or a small town area. It helps organize the country into smaller, easier-to-manage parts. Each district in Panama is made up of several corregimientos.
A Look at History
Long ago, an interesting language was spoken near where Cañazas is today.
The Urraca Language
An old language called Urraca or Esquegua was once spoken just north of modern Cañazas. This language is now extinct, meaning no one speaks it anymore. It is also "unclassified," which means experts haven't been able to link it to other known language families. This shows the rich history of different cultures and languages that existed in this region.
