Escobal
Quick facts for kids
Escobal
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Corregimiento
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 Escobal
Location in Panama
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Colón |
| District | Colón |
| Area | |
| • Land | 81.3 km2 (31.4 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,388 |
| • Density | 29.4/km2 (76/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Escobal is a small area in Panama. It is located in the Colón Province, within the Colón District. Escobal is known as a corregimiento, which is like a local administrative division or a type of township in Panama.
Where is Escobal?
Escobal is found right on the edge of Lake Gatun. This lake is a very important part of the Panama Canal. Being next to the lake means Escobal has a special connection to the country's history and trade.
How Many People Live There?
The number of people living in Escobal has changed over the years.
- In 1990, about 1,964 people lived in Escobal.
- By 2000, the population grew to 2,181 people.
- In 2010, the most recent count showed 2,388 people called Escobal home.
This shows that Escobal has slowly grown in population over time.
See also
In Spanish: Escobal para niños
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