San José del General facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San José del General
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Corregimiento
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Colón |
| District | Omar Torrijos Herrera |
| Area | |
| • Land | 198.6 km2 (76.7 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,248 |
| • Density | 11.3/km2 (29/sq mi) |
| Population density calculated based on land area. | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
San José del General is a special type of area in Panama called a corregimiento. It is located in the Omar Torrijos Herrera District, which is part of the Colón Province. In 2010, about 2,248 people lived there.
About San José del General
San José del General is a corregimiento. This is like a small local division or town area in Panama. It is found in the Colón Province. This area is part of the Omar Torrijos Herrera District.
How the District Changed
For a long time, San José del General was part of the Donoso District. However, things changed on February 20, 2018. On that date, San José del General became part of a brand new district. This new district is called the Omar Torrijos Herrera District.
The new Omar Torrijos Herrera District is divided into three corregimientos. One of these is still named San José del General. The other two corregimientos in the new district are called San Juan de Turbe and Nueva Esperanza.
Population Over the Years
The number of people living in San José del General has changed over time. Here is a quick look at its population:
- In 1990, the population was 1,422 people.
- In 2000, the population was 1,207 people.
- In 2010, the population was 2,248 people.
