La Esmeralda, Panama facts for kids
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La Esmeralda
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Corregimiento
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Panamá |
| District | Balboa |
| Area | |
| • Land | 39.5 km2 (15.3 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 524 |
| • Density | 13.3/km2 (34/sq mi) |
| Population density calculated based on land area. | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
La Esmeralda is a small town, also known as a corregimiento, located in the Balboa District of Panamá Province, Panama. In 2010, about 524 people lived there.
The number of people living in La Esmeralda has changed over the years. In 1990, there were 446 residents. By 2000, the population had slightly decreased to 413 people. However, by 2010, the population grew again to 524.
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What is a Corregimiento?
A corregimiento is a type of local government area in Panama. Think of it like a small county or a special district. It's a way to organize different parts of a province. Each corregimiento has its own local leaders and helps manage the area.
Where is La Esmeralda?
La Esmeralda is part of the Balboa District. This district is found within the larger Panamá Province. Panama is a country in Central America. It is famous for the Panama Canal.
Population Over Time
The number of people living in La Esmeralda has changed.
- In 1990, the population was 446.
- In 2000, it was 413.
- In 2010, the population was 524.
This shows that the number of residents can go up and down over time.
See also
You can find more information about La Esmeralda in Spanish here: La Esmeralda (Panamá) para niños
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