Mogollón, Los Santos facts for kids
Mogollón is a small community, also known as a corregimiento, located in the country of Panama. It's part of the Macaracas District within the Los Santos Province. In 2010, about 264 people lived there. Its population has changed over the years, with 359 people in 1990 and 293 in 2000.
Quick facts for kids
Mogollón
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Corregimiento
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Province | Los Santos |
District | Macaracas |
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• Land | 55.2 km2 (21.3 sq mi) |
Population
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• Total | 264 |
• Density | 4.8/km2 (12/sq mi) |
Population density calculated based on land area. | |
Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Contents
Understanding Corregimientos
A corregimiento is a type of local division in Panama. Think of it like a small town or a neighborhood. It's a way to organize different areas within a larger district.
How Panama is Divided
Panama is divided into different parts to help with its government and organization.
- First, there are provinces. These are like big states or regions.
- Each province is then split into smaller areas called districts.
- Finally, each district is made up of several corregimientos, like Mogollón.
Mogollón's Location
Mogollón is located in the Macaracas District. The Macaracas District is found within the Los Santos Province. This province is on the Azuero Peninsula in southern Panama.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Mogollón has changed over time. In 1990, there were 359 residents. By 2000, the population had decreased to 293 people. In 2010, it was 264 people. This shows a gradual decrease in the number of residents over these years.
See also
In Spanish: Mogollón (Los Santos) para niños