Los Canelos facts for kids
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Los Canelos
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Corregimiento
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Herrera |
| District | Santa María |
| Established | July 29, 1998 |
| Area | |
| • Land | 48.8 km2 (18.8 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,575 |
| • Density | 32.3/km2 (84/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Los Canelos is a special type of local area in Panama called a corregimiento. It is located in the Santa María District, which is part of the Herrera Province.
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About Los Canelos
Los Canelos is a community in Panama. It's like a small town or a group of villages that are governed together. This area is part of the larger Herrera Province.
Location and Size
Los Canelos is found within the Santa María District. The total land area of Los Canelos is about 48.8 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of a medium-sized city park.
People Living Here
In 2010, about 1,575 people lived in Los Canelos. This number has grown over time. Back in 2000, the population was 1,367 people. This means more people have moved to or been born in Los Canelos over the years.
How Los Canelos Was Formed
Los Canelos became a corregimiento on July 29, 1998. It was officially created by a special rule called Law 58. This happened because an older rule from 1982 was found to be against the country's main laws. So, a new law was needed to set up Los Canelos as it is today.
See also
- In Spanish: Los Canelos para niños
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