Pedregal, Panamá District facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pedregal
Corregimiento
Country	Panama
Province	Panamá
District	Panamá
Area
• Land	28.3 km2 (10.9 sq mi)
Population  (2010)
• Total	51,641
• Density	1,827.7/km2 (4,734/sq mi)
	Population density calculated based on land area.
Time zone	UTC−5 (EST)

Pedregal is a part of Panama City in the country of Panama. It is known as a corregimiento, which is like a local district or a smaller administrative area within a larger city or province.

Pedregal is located in the Panamá District of the Panamá Province. In 2010, about 51,641 people lived there. The population has grown over the years: in 1990, it was 40,896, and in 2000, it was 45,801.

What is a Corregimiento?

A corregimiento is a type of local government area in Panama. Think of it like a neighborhood or a borough within a big city. Each corregimiento has its own local leader and helps manage things for the people living there.

Local Government in Panama

Panama is divided into provinces, and these provinces are then divided into districts. Each district is made up of several corregimientos. This system helps to organize the country and provide services to all its citizens.

How Corregimientos Help

Corregimientos play an important role in local life. They help with things like community projects, local services, and making sure the needs of the people in their area are met. They are the closest level of government to the citizens.

Pedregal's Location and Size

Pedregal is part of the capital city, Panama City. It covers an area of about 28.3 square kilometers (about 10.9 square miles). This makes it a significant part of the city's overall area.

Population Density

With over 51,000 people living in 28.3 square kilometers, Pedregal is quite busy. This means there are many people living in a relatively small space. This is called population density.

See also

• In Spanish: Pedregal (Panamá) para niños