Las Huacas, Veraguas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Las Huacas
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Corregimiento
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Veraguas |
| District | Río de Jesús |
| Area | |
| • Land | 74.3 km2 (28.7 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 965 |
| • Density | 13/km2 (30/sq mi) |
| Population density calculated based on land area. | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Las Huacas is a small community located in the country of Panama. It is part of the Río de Jesús District within the Veraguas Province. Think of a corregimiento like a local administrative area or a small town.
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What is Las Huacas?
Las Huacas is a corregimiento, which is a type of local division in Panama. It's like a small town or a specific area within a larger district. This community is found in the central part of Panama, in a region known for its natural beauty.
Where is Las Huacas Located?
Las Huacas is situated in the Veraguas Province. This province is in the southwestern part of Panama. It stretches from the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean, making it the only province in Panama to touch both major bodies of water.
The Río de Jesús District
The corregimiento of Las Huacas belongs to the Río de Jesús District. This district is one of the twelve districts that make up the Veraguas Province. Districts are larger areas that contain several corregimientos.
Population of Las Huacas
The number of people living in Las Huacas has changed over the years. Knowing the population helps us understand how a community grows or shrinks.
How Many People Live There?
According to information from 2010, the population of Las Huacas was 965 people. This means fewer than a thousand people lived in this corregimiento at that time.
Population Changes Over Time
Looking back, the population of Las Huacas was 1,044 people in 1990. By the year 2000, the population had decreased slightly to 942 people. Then, in 2010, it grew a little to 965 people. These numbers show small shifts in the community's size over two decades.
Geography and Area
Understanding the size and location of a place helps us imagine what it might be like to live there.
How Big is Las Huacas?
Las Huacas covers an area of about 74.3 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of a medium-sized city park or a small forest.
Population Density
With 965 people living in 74.3 square kilometers, the population density is about 13 people per square kilometer. This means it's not a very crowded place. There's plenty of space for everyone, suggesting a more rural or spread-out community.
See also
- In Spanish: Las Huacas (Veraguas) para niños
