Lajamina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lajamina
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Corregimiento
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Los Santos |
| District | Pocrí |
| Area | |
| • Land | 51.7 km2 (20.0 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 514 |
| • Density | 9.9/km2 (26/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Lajamina is a small community located in the Los Santos Province of Panama. It is part of the Pocrí District and is known as a corregimiento. In Panama, a corregimiento is like a local administrative area, similar to a township or a small county.
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Discover Lajamina: A Panamanian Corregimiento
Lajamina is one of the many corregimientos that make up the country of Panama. These areas help organize the different parts of each province. Lajamina is found in the Pocrí District, which is part of the larger Los Santos Province.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Lajamina has changed over the years. In 1990, about 685 people lived there. By the year 2000, the population had decreased slightly to 627 people. The most recent count from 2010 showed that 514 people called Lajamina home. This means the population has become a bit smaller over these two decades.
Where is Los Santos Province?
Lajamina is located within the Los Santos Province. This province is in the southern part of Panama, along the Pacific coast. It is known for its rich history, traditional festivals, and beautiful landscapes. Many people in Los Santos Province work in farming and fishing.
See also
In Spanish: Lajamina para niños
