Las Palmas, Veraguas facts for kids
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Las Palmas
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Corregimiento
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Veraguas |
| District | Las Palmas |
| Area | |
| • Land | 129 km2 (50 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,106 |
| • Density | 24.1/km2 (62/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Las Palmas is a special type of area called a corregimiento in Panama. It is located within the Las Palmas District in the Veraguas Province. This area is also the main town, or "seat," of the Las Palmas District.
About Las Palmas
Las Palmas is an important part of its district. A corregimiento is like a local division or a small town area in Panama. It helps organize how the country is run.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Las Palmas has changed over the years.
- In 1990, there were 3,852 people living there.
- By 2000, the population had gone down to 3,259 people.
- In 2010, the population was 3,106 people.
This shows that the number of residents has slowly decreased since 1990.
See also
In Spanish: Las Palmas (Veraguas) para niños
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