El Limón, Herrera facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
El Limón
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Corregimiento
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 El Limón
Location in Panama
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Herrera |
| District | Santa María |
| Established | July 29, 1998 |
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| • Land | 23.8 km2 (9.2 sq mi) |
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| • Total | 1,221 |
| • Density | 51.3/km2 (133/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
El Limón is a community in Panama. It is known as a corregimiento, which is like a local administrative area. El Limón is located in the Santa María District, which is part of the Herrera Province. In 2010, about 1,221 people lived there.
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Discovering El Limón
El Limón is a special place in Panama. It's a community where people live and work. Understanding where it is and how it became a corregimiento helps us learn about Panama's geography and history.
Where is El Limón Located?
El Limón is situated in the Herrera Province of Panama. This province is in the central part of the country. Specifically, El Limón is one of the areas that make up the Santa María District. It's a place with its own unique character.
How El Limón Became a Corregimiento
El Limón officially became a corregimiento on July 29, 1998. This happened because of a new rule called Law 58. Before this, there was an older rule from 1982 (Law 1) that was found to be unconstitutional. This means it didn't follow the country's main laws. So, Law 58 was created to set things right and establish El Limón as its own administrative area.
The People of El Limón
The number of people living in El Limón has changed over time. In the year 2000, there were 1,146 residents. By 2010, the population had grown slightly to 1,221 people. These numbers help us understand the size of the community.
