Río Abajo
Corregimiento in Panamá, Panama From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Río Abajo is a corregimiento within Panama City, in Panamá District, Panamá Province, Panama with a population of 26,607 as of 2010.[1] It is a predominantly West Indian neighborhood with a uniquely Caribbean culture which stems from the influence of the many Caribbeans who settled in the area more than a century ago; namely from Jamaica and Barbados. Rio Abajo consists of over 30 streets, the most notable are 4th, 13th and 17th streets, 2 story wood houses, churches with old southern architecture. Rio Abajo is also the name of a river flowing through Rio Abajo neighborhood.
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Two of Rio Abajo's most famous sons are El General (born Edgardo A. Franco), and Renato, who are considered to be two of the fathers of Reggae en Español a precursor to Reggaetón.
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