Lídice facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lídice
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Corregimiento
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 Lídice
Location in Panama
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Panamá Oeste |
| District | Capira |
| Area | |
| • Land | 42.6 km2 (16.4 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,307 |
| • Density | 124.5/km2 (322/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Lídice is a town in Panama. It is a type of local area called a corregimiento. Lídice is located in the Capira District, which is part of the Panamá Oeste Province.
In 2010, the town of Lídice had a population of 5,307 people. Its population was 3,840 in 1990, and it grew to 4,711 by 2000.
The Story Behind the Name
The town of Lídice has a special story about how it got its name. Before October 31, 1943, the town was called Potrero. It was renamed to honor another town named Lidice. This original Lidice was in the Czech Republic.
During World War II, in June 1942, the town of Lidice in the Czech Republic faced a terrible event. It was completely destroyed, and its people suffered greatly. This happened as a punishment for an important event related to the war. The renaming of the Panamanian town to Lídice was a way to remember and honor the people of the original Lidice. It serves as a lasting tribute to their memory.
See also
In Spanish: Lídice (Panamá) para niños
