Villa Rosario facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Villa Rosario
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Corregimiento
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 Villa Rosario
Location in Panama
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| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Panamá Oeste |
| District | Capira |
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| • Land | 26 km2 (10 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,496 |
| • Density | 173.2/km2 (449/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Villa Rosario is a community located in the Capira District of the Panamá Oeste Province in Panama. It is known as a corregimiento, which is a type of local administrative division in Panama, similar to a small town or parish.
Where is Villa Rosario?
Villa Rosario is situated in the western part of Panama. It is part of the Panamá Oeste Province, which is one of Panama's ten provinces. This province is located west of the Panama Canal. The community itself is found within the Capira District, a specific area within the province.
People of Villa Rosario
The population of Villa Rosario has been growing over the years. In 1990, about 2,363 people lived there. By 2000, this number increased to 3,214. The most recent count from 2010 showed a population of 4,496 people. This growth shows that more and more families are choosing to live in this area.
What is a Corregimiento?
A corregimiento is a special type of administrative division in Panama. It is the smallest local government unit. Think of it like a neighborhood or a small town that has its own local leader and helps manage local services. Panama is divided into many corregimientos, and Villa Rosario is one of them.
See also
In Spanish: Villa Rosario para niños
