Santa Rosa, Colón facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Santa Rosa
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Corregimiento
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Colón |
| District | Colón |
| Area | |
| • Land | 26.8 km2 (10.3 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 987 |
| • Density | 36.8/km2 (95/sq mi) |
| Population density calculated based on land area. | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Santa Rosa is a small area in Panama. It is known as a corregimiento. A corregimiento is like a local district or a small administrative area. Santa Rosa is located within the Colón District. This district is part of the larger Colón Province in Panama.
Where is Santa Rosa?
Santa Rosa is found in the northern part of Panama. It is part of the Colón Province. This province is known for its important port city, Colón. The area of Santa Rosa itself covers about 26.8 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of a small town or a few large parks put together.
How Many People Live There?
The number of people living in Santa Rosa has changed over the years.
- In 1990, there were 533 people living in Santa Rosa.
- By 2000, the population grew to 735 people.
- In 2010, the most recent count showed 987 people.
This shows that Santa Rosa has been growing steadily over time. The population density in 2010 was about 36.8 people per square kilometer. This means it's not a very crowded place.
See also
In Spanish: Santa Rosa (Colón) para niños
