La Laguna, Panama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Laguna
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Corregimiento
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 La Laguna
Location in Panama
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Panamá Oeste |
| District | San Carlos |
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| • Land | 54.1 km2 (20.9 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,132 |
| • Density | 20.9/km2 (54/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
La Laguna is a small community, also known as a corregimiento, located in the San Carlos District of the Panamá Oeste Province in Panama. It's a place where people live and work, just like a town or a village.
In 2010, the population of La Laguna was 1,132 people. This number has grown over the years. Back in 1990, there were 778 people living there, and by 2000, the population had increased to 968.
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What is a Corregimiento?
A corregimiento is a special type of administrative area in Panama. Think of it like a small county or a local district. It's a way the country divides its land to help manage local services and communities.
How Panama is Organized
Panama is divided into different levels of government, much like a set of nesting dolls.
- Provinces: These are the largest divisions, like big states. Panama has 10 provinces.
- Districts: Each province is then split into smaller areas called districts.
- Corregimientos: Districts are further divided into even smaller areas called corregimientos. La Laguna is one of these smaller areas.
This system helps the government provide services like schools, healthcare, and roads to local communities more easily.
Where is La Laguna Located?
La Laguna is part of the Panamá Oeste Province. This province is on the western side of Panama, close to the country's capital, Panama City.
San Carlos District Overview
The San Carlos District is one of the areas within the Panamá Oeste Province. It includes several corregimientos, and La Laguna is one of them. This district is known for its natural beauty and coastal areas.
Population Growth in La Laguna
The number of people living in La Laguna has steadily increased over the years.
- 1990: 778 people
- 2000: 968 people
- 2010: 1,132 people
This growth shows that more families are choosing to live in La Laguna, making it a growing community.
