Macaracas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Macaracas
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Town and corregimiento
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 Macaracas
Location in Panama
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Los Santos |
| District | Macaracas |
| Area | |
| • Land | 35.8 km2 (13.8 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,890 |
| • Density | 80.8/km2 (209/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| Climate | Aw |
Macaracas is a historic town located in the Los Santos Province of Panama. It is also a "corregimiento," which is like a local administrative area or district. Macaracas serves as the main town for the Macaracas District.
In 2010, about 2,890 people lived in Macaracas. The town has grown over the years, with 2,423 residents in 1990 and 2,706 in 2000.
Where is Macaracas?
Macaracas is found in the Los Santos Province of Panama. This province is in the southern part of the country. The town is an important center for the surrounding area.
What is a Corregimiento?
A corregimiento is a type of local division in Panama. Think of it like a small county or a specific part of a larger district. Macaracas is both a town and its own corregimiento. This means it has its own local government and services.
Population Over Time
The number of people living in Macaracas has slowly increased.
- In 1990, the population was 2,423.
- By 2000, it grew to 2,706 people.
- In 2010, the population reached 2,890.
This shows that more people are choosing to live in this historic Panamanian town.
