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Rufina Alfaro
Corregimiento
Rufina Alfaro is located in Panama
Rufina Alfaro
Rufina Alfaro
Location in Panama
Country  Panama
Province Panamá
District San Miguelito
Established June 27, 2000
Area
 • Land 9.6 km2 (3.7 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 42,742
 • Density 4,468.6/km2 (11,574/sq mi)
  Population density calculated based on land area.
Time zone UTC−5 (EST)

Rufina Alfaro is a special type of area in Panama called a corregimiento. It is located in the San Miguelito District within the Panamá Province in the country of Panama.

This area is home to many people. As of 2010, about 42,742 people lived in Rufina Alfaro.

About Rufina Alfaro

Rufina Alfaro was officially created on June 27, 2000. It became a corregimiento through a special law, Law 21. When it was first established in 2000, its population was 25,239 people. This shows that the number of people living there has grown quite a bit over the years.

Location and Size

Rufina Alfaro is part of the San Miguelito District, which is a busy area in Panama. It is located in the Panamá Province, one of the main provinces in the country. The corregimiento covers a land area of 9.6 square kilometers. This makes it a fairly compact area with many people living close together.

People Living Here

The population of Rufina Alfaro has increased since it was first formed. In 2010, over 42,000 people called this place home. This means it is a lively community with many families and individuals living and working there. The population density is quite high, meaning there are many people per square kilometer.

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