Paraíso, Los Santos facts for kids

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Quick facts for kids Paraíso
Corregimiento
Railway shops, Paraiso, Panama, ca 1920
Country	Panama
Province	Los Santos
District	Pocrí
Area
• Land	64.4 km² (24.9 sq mi)
Population (2010)
• Total	597
• Density	9.3/km² (24/sq mi)
	Population density calculated based on land area.
Time zone	UTC−5 (EST)

Paraíso is a small community located in Panama. It is known as a corregimiento. This means it is a type of local administrative area.

Paraíso is part of the Pocrí District. This district is found within the Los Santos Province.

Where is Paraíso Located?

Paraíso is situated in the country of Panama. Panama is a country in Central America. It connects North and South America.

The Los Santos Province is on the Azuero Peninsula. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes. It also has a rich cultural history.

Paraíso is a small community. In 2010, its population was 597 people. This number has stayed quite steady over the years.

In 1990, there were 574 residents. By 2000, the population grew slightly to 593 people. This shows a stable community size.

A corregimiento is a type of local division in Panama. Think of it like a small town or a specific area within a larger district.

It helps organize the country into smaller parts. This makes it easier to manage local services. It also helps with local government.