Playa Leona facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Playa Leona
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Corregimiento
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 Playa Leona
Location in Panama
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Panamá Oeste |
| District | La Chorrera |
| Area | |
| • Land | 52.9 km2 (20.4 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,442 |
| • Density | 159.6/km2 (413/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Playa Leona is a special kind of area in Panama called a corregimiento. It is located in the La Chorrera District, which is part of the Panamá Oeste Province.
About Playa Leona
Playa Leona is a community that has been growing steadily over the years. It's an interesting place to learn about how populations change.
Population Growth Over Time
The number of people living in Playa Leona has increased quite a bit. In 1990, there were 4,279 people. By the year 2000, the population had grown to 6,706 residents. The most recent count from 2010 showed that 8,442 people lived in Playa Leona. This shows that more and more families are choosing to live here.
Location and Size
Playa Leona is part of the La Chorrera District. This district is found within the Panamá Oeste Province in Panama. The area of Playa Leona covers about 52.9 square kilometers of land. This gives us an idea of how much space the community occupies.
