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Sabanitas
Corregimiento
Sabanitas is located in Panama
Sabanitas
Sabanitas
Location in Panama
Country  Panama
Province Colón
District Colón
Area
 • Land 11.6 km2 (4.5 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 19,052
 • Density 1,646.2/km2 (4,264/sq mi)
  Population density calculated based on land area.
Time zone UTC−5 (EST)

Sabanitas is a cool place in Panama. It's a type of local area called a corregimiento. You can find it in the Colón District, which is part of the Colón Province.

In 2010, about 19,052 people lived in Sabanitas. Before that, in 2000, its population was 17,073. Even earlier, in 1990, about 13,729 people called Sabanitas home. This shows that more and more people have moved to Sabanitas over the years!

What is a Corregimiento?

A corregimiento is like a small local area or a neighborhood. It's a way that countries like Panama divide up their land. This helps with local government and managing services for the people who live there.

Where is Sabanitas?

Sabanitas is located in the Colón Province of Panama. This province is on the Caribbean coast. It's known for its important port city, Colón City.

Colón Province

The Colón Province is one of the ten provinces in Panama. It's a very important area for trade and shipping. This is because it's close to the Panama Canal.

Colón District

Sabanitas is part of the Colón District. A district is a larger area that includes several corregimientos. The Colón District is a key part of the Colón Province.

Population Growth

The number of people living in Sabanitas has grown steadily.

  • In 1990, there were 13,729 residents.
  • By 2000, this number increased to 17,073.
  • In 2010, the population reached 19,052 people.

This growth means that Sabanitas is becoming a more populated area. More people might be moving there for jobs or to be closer to other cities.

See also

A friendly robot icon. In Spanish: Sabanitas para niños

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