Santa Cruz, San Félix facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Santa Cruz
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Corregimiento
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Chiriquí |
| District | San Félix |
| Established | March 7, 1997 |
| Area | |
| • Land | 55.7 km2 (21.5 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 416 |
| • Density | 7.5/km2 (19/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Santa Cruz is a small area in Panama. It is located in the San Félix District within the Chiriquí Province. This area is known as a corregimiento, which is a type of local administrative division in Panama.
Santa Cruz covers a land area of about 55.7 square kilometers (21.5 square miles). In 2010, its population was 416 people. This means there were about 7.5 people living in each square kilometer.
Santa Cruz was officially created on March 7, 1997. This happened through a special law called Law 10. Later, other laws in 1998 helped to make its creation complete. In 2000, the population of Santa Cruz was 367 people.
About Corregimientos
A corregimiento is like a small local area or a district within a larger region in Panama. It helps to organize the country into smaller parts. Each corregimiento has its own local government. This helps to manage services and local needs for the people living there.
Where is Santa Cruz Located?
Santa Cruz is part of the Chiriquí Province. This province is in the western part of Panama. It is known for its beautiful landscapes. Chiriquí has mountains, rivers, and coastal areas. The San Félix District is one of the districts within this province.
See also
- In Spanish: Santa Cruz (San Félix) para niños
