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Santa Rosa
Corregimiento
Santa Rosa is located in Panama
Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa
Location in Panama
Country  Panama
Province Panamá Oeste
District Capira
Established January 19, 1998
Area
 • Land 93 km2 (36 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 1,767
 • Density 19/km2 (50/sq mi)
  Population density calculated based on land area.
Time zone UTC−5 (EST)

Santa Rosa is a small community, also known as a corregimiento, located in the Capira District of Panamá Oeste Province in Panama. In 2010, about 1,767 people lived there.

What is a Corregimiento?

A corregimiento is a type of local government area in Panama. Think of it like a small town or a specific part of a larger district. It helps organize how people live and how services are provided in different areas of the country.

Where is Santa Rosa Located?

Santa Rosa is found in the western part of Panama. It is part of the Panamá Oeste Province, which is one of the ten provinces in the country. This province is known for its beautiful landscapes and is located west of Panama City.

Part of Capira District

Santa Rosa belongs to the Capira District. A district is a larger area that includes several corregimientos. The Capira District is known for its agricultural activities and natural beauty.

How Santa Rosa Was Formed

Santa Rosa was officially created on January 19, 1998. It became a corregimiento through a special law, Law 5. This means it was recognized as its own distinct community with its own local administration.

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Santa Rosa has changed a bit over the years.

  • In 2000, the population was 1,597 people.
  • By 2010, the population had grown slightly to 1,767 people.

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