Santa Clara, Panamá Oeste facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Santa Clara
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Town and corregimiento
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 Santa Clara
Location in Panama
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Panamá Oeste |
| District | Arraiján |
| Area | |
| • Land | 52.8 km2 (20.4 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,139 |
| • Density | 40.5/km2 (105/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Santa Clara is a small town in Panama. It is also known as a corregimiento. This means it is a type of local area or district. Santa Clara is located in the Arraiján District, which is part of the Panamá Oeste Province.
Where is Santa Clara?
Santa Clara is found in the country of Panama. Panama is in Central America. The town is part of the Panamá Oeste Province. This province is on the western side of the country. It is also located within the Arraiján District. This district is close to Panama City.
What is a Corregimiento?
A corregimiento is a special type of area in Panama. It is like a small local division. Think of it as a neighborhood or a small town area. Each corregimiento has its own local government. This helps manage the community. Santa Clara is both a town and a corregimiento.
People of Santa Clara
The number of people living in Santa Clara has grown over the years. In 1990, about 1,422 people lived there. By the year 2000, the population increased to 1,744. The most recent count was in 2010. At that time, 2,139 people called Santa Clara home. This shows that more families are choosing to live in this area. The town covers an area of about 52.8 square kilometers. This means there are about 40 people living in each square kilometer.
See also
In Spanish: Santa Clara (Panamá Oeste) para niños
