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Ernesto Córdoba Campos
Corregimiento
Country  Panama
Province Panamá
District Panamá
Established July 10, 2009
Area
 • Land 30.5 km2 (11.8 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 55,784
 • Density 1,826/km2 (4,730/sq mi)
  Population density calculated based on land area.
Time zone UTC−5 (EST)

Ernesto Córdoba Campos is a special kind of area in Panama. It is called a corregimiento. Think of it like a local district or a small town area.

This corregimiento is located in the Panamá District, which is part of the Panamá Province. It is in the country of Panama.

In 2010, about 55,784 people lived in Ernesto Córdoba Campos. This area was officially created on July 10, 2009. It was made a corregimiento by a special rule called Law 42.

What is a Corregimiento?

A corregimiento is a type of local division in Panama. It is like a small administrative area. These areas help organize the country. They are smaller than provinces or districts.

Each corregimiento has its own local government. This government helps manage services for the people living there. This includes things like local roads and community programs.

Location and Size

Ernesto Córdoba Campos is part of the larger Panamá District. This district is a very important part of the country. It includes the capital city, Panama City.

The land area of Ernesto Córdoba Campos is about 30.5 square kilometers. This makes it a moderately sized area. It has many people living in it for its size.

Population Details

The population of Ernesto Córdoba Campos was counted in 2010. At that time, 55,784 people called it home. This number shows it is a busy and populated area.

The population density is about 1,826 people per square kilometer. This means many people live close together. It is a lively place with many residents.

How it was Formed

Ernesto Córdoba Campos was established on July 10, 2009. It was created by a law passed in Panama. This law helped to define new local areas.

Creating new corregimientos helps with local planning. It also helps to provide better services to communities. This shows how Panama organizes its different regions.

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