Santa Lucía, Chiriquí facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Santa Lucia
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Corregimiento
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Chiriquí |
| District | Remedios |
| Established | March 7, 1997 |
| Area | |
| • Land | 25.3 km2 (9.8 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 492 |
| • Density | 19.4/km2 (50/sq mi) |
| Population density calculated based on land area. | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Santa Lucia is a small area in Panama. It is a type of local division called a corregimiento. You can find it in the Remedios District within the Chiriquí Province.
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About Santa Lucia
Location and Size
Santa Lucia is located in the western part of Panama. It is part of the Chiriquí Province. This province is known for its beautiful nature.
The land area of Santa Lucia is about 25.3 square kilometers. That is roughly 9.77 square miles.
Population and Density
In 2010, 492 people lived in Santa Lucia. This means it is a small community.
The population density was about 19.4 people per square kilometer. This number tells us how many people live in each square kilometer of land. It shows that Santa Lucia is not very crowded.
How Santa Lucia Was Formed
Santa Lucia became a corregimiento on March 7, 1997. This happened because of a special law, Law 10.
Later, two more laws helped define Santa Lucia. These were Law 5 on January 19, 1998, and Law 69 on October 28, 1998.
In 2000, the population of Santa Lucia was 533 people.
See also
In Spanish: Santa Lucía (Chiriquí) para niños
