La Espigadilla facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Espigadilla
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Corregimiento
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 La Espigadilla
Location in Panama
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Los Santos |
| District | Los Santos |
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| • Land | 28.1 km2 (10.8 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,675 |
| • Density | 59.7/km2 (155/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
La Espigadilla is a special kind of local area in Panama called a corregimiento. It is located in the Los Santos District, which is part of the Los Santos Province.
In 2010, about 1,675 people lived in La Espigadilla. Before that, in 1990, its population was 1,423 people. By the year 2000, the number of people living there had grown to 1,580.
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What is a Corregimiento?
A corregimiento is like a small local government area in Panama. It is the smallest administrative division in the country. Think of it as a town or a group of villages that work together.
Each corregimiento has its own local leaders. These leaders help manage things like local services and community projects. It is an important part of how Panama is organized.
Where is La Espigadilla Located?
La Espigadilla is found in the Los Santos Province of Panama. This province is on the Azuero Peninsula, which is a large piece of land sticking out into the Pacific Ocean.
The Los Santos District is one of the areas within the province. La Espigadilla is one of the corregimientos that make up this district. It is in the southern part of Panama.
People and Population
The number of people living in La Espigadilla has slowly grown over the years. In 1990, there were 1,423 residents. By 2000, this number increased to 1,580.
The most recent count from 2010 showed a population of 1,675 people. This means that La Espigadilla is a small community. The area of La Espigadilla is about 28.1 square kilometers. This gives it a population density of about 59.7 people per square kilometer.
Time Zone
La Espigadilla, like the rest of Panama, uses the Eastern Standard Time (EST). This means it is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC−5).
This time zone is the same as many places in North America. It helps people in Panama stay connected with other countries.
See also
In Spanish: La Espigadilla (Los Santos) para niños
