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Las Minas
Town and corregimiento
Las Minas is located in Panama
Las Minas
Las Minas
Location in Panama
Country  Panama
Province Herrera
District Las Minas
Area
 • Land 57.1 km2 (22.0 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 1,975
 • Density 34.6/km2 (90/sq mi)
  Population density calculated based on land area.
Time zone UTC−5 (EST)
Climate Aw

Las Minas is a town located in Herrera Province, Panama. It is also a corregimiento, which is like a local administrative area or a small district. The town of Las Minas is the main center, or "seat," of the larger Las Minas District.

About Las Minas

Las Minas is a small but important place in its region. In 2010, about 1,975 people lived there. The town's population has changed a bit over the years. For example, in 1990, there were 1,981 people, and in 2000, the population grew to 2,209.

Location and Geography

Las Minas is found in the central part of Panama. It is part of the Herrera Province, which is known for its farming and traditional culture. The area around Las Minas has a tropical savanna climate. This means it has a wet season and a dry season each year.

What is a Corregimiento?

In Panama, a corregimiento is a type of local division. It is smaller than a district and often includes a main town and the surrounding rural areas. Las Minas is both a town and a corregimiento. This means it has its own local government and community services.

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