San Carlos, Panamá Oeste facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Carlos
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Corregimiento
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 San Carlos
Location in Panama
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Panamá Oeste |
| District | San Carlos |
| Area | |
| • Land | 29.2 km2 (11.3 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,578 |
| • Density | 122.6/km2 (318/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| Climate | Aw |
San Carlos is a special kind of area in Panama called a corregimiento. Think of it like a small town or a local district. It's located in the San Carlos District, which is part of the Panamá Oeste Province.
San Carlos is important because it's the main town, or "seat," of the larger San Carlos District. This means it's where many of the local government offices are located.
Where is San Carlos?
San Carlos is found in the country of Panama. Specifically, it's in the western part of Panama, within the Panamá Oeste Province. It's part of a larger area known as the San Carlos District.
The area of San Carlos is about 29.2 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of a small city.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in San Carlos has grown over the years.
- In 1990, there were 2,029 people.
- By 2000, the population had increased to 2,783 people.
- In 2010, the population reached 3,578 people.
This shows that more and more people have chosen to live in San Carlos over time.
See also
In Spanish: San Carlos (Panamá Oeste) para niños
