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Juan Díaz
Corregimiento
Country  Panama
Province Panamá
District Panamá
Area
 • Land 34 km2 (13 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 100,636
 • Density 2,959.9/km2 (7,666/sq mi)
  Population density calculated based on land area.
Time zone UTC−5 (EST)

Juan Díaz is a busy area located within Panama City, the capital of Panama. It is known as a corregimiento, which is a type of local administrative division, similar to a borough or district in other countries. Juan Díaz is part of the Panamá District in the Panamá Province.

About Juan Díaz

Juan Díaz is one of the most populated areas in Panama City. It covers a land area of about 34 square kilometers (about 13 square miles). This makes it a significant part of the city's urban landscape.

Population Growth

The number of people living in Juan Díaz has grown quite a lot over the years.

  • In 1990, the population was around 73,809 people.
  • By 2000, it had increased to about 88,165 people.
  • In 2010, the population reached 100,636 residents.

This growth shows that more and more people are choosing to live in this part of Panama City.

Location and Importance

Being a corregimiento means Juan Díaz has its own local government. This government helps manage services for the community. These services include things like local planning and public works. Juan Díaz is an important area for daily life and business in Panama City.

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