Most Dense in Panama

Top 66 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Panama

1 Colón 04 150,280/mi²

2 El Chorrillo 08 52,291/mi²

3 San Miguelito 08 16,624/mi²

4 Curundú 08 13,194/mi²

5 Parque Lefevre 08 10,631/mi²

6 Juan Díaz 08 9,818/mi²

7 Río Abajo 08 9,675/mi²

8 La Chorrera 13 6,990/mi²

9 Las Cumbres 08 5,011/mi²

10 Pedregal 08 3,860/mi²

11 Panamá 08 3,844/mi²

12 Cativá 04 2,419/mi²

13 Sabanitas 04 2,125/mi²

14 Arraiján 13 1,928/mi²

15 Chitré 06 1,872/mi²

16 Llano Bonito 06 1,652/mi²

17 David 02 1,206/mi²

18 Almirante 01 1,018/mi²

19 Chilibre 08 840/mi²

20 Veracruz 13 757/mi²

21 Tocumen 08 680/mi²

22 Alcalde Díaz 08 658/mi²

23 La Concepción 02 627/mi²

24 La Cabima 08 583/mi²

25 La Arena 06 581/mi²

26 Penonomé 03 562/mi²

27 Changuinola 01 483/mi²

28 Gonzalillo 08 479/mi²

29 Boquete 02 425/mi²

30 Villa Unida 08 372/mi²

31 El Empalme 01 362/mi²

32 San Vicente 08 354/mi²

33 Nuevo Belén 08 322/mi²

34 San Juan Bautista 06 321/mi²

35 Monagrillo 06 294/mi²

36 Las Lomas 02 277/mi²

37 Soná 10 263/mi²

38 Volcán 02 258/mi²

39 San Pablo Viejo Abajo 02 201/mi²

40 Canto del Llano 10 197/mi²

41 Antón 03 167/mi²

42 Bocas del Toro 01 150/mi²

43 Puerto Pilón 04 148/mi²

44 Ancón 08 141/mi²

45 Puerto Armuelles 02 137/mi²

46 Santiago de Veraguas 10 120/mi²

47 Nueva Esperanza 08 118/mi²

48 Natá 03 81/mi²

49 Nuevo Arraiján 13 69/mi²

50 Pacora 08 68/mi²

51 Pocrí 03 61/mi²

52 Puerto Escondido 04 54/mi²

53 Pedregal 02 47/mi²

54 Unión Chocó 11 47/mi²

55 Aguadulce 03 42/mi²

56 Vista Alegre 13 40/mi²

57 El Coco 13 38/mi²

58 Las Tablas 07 33/mi²

59 Los Santos 07 27/mi²

60 Altos de San Francisco 13 26/mi²

61 La Pesa 13 25/mi²

62 Guadalupe 13 21/mi²

63 La Herradura 13 20/mi²

64 La Mitra 13 18/mi²

65 Río Hato 03 14/mi²

66 Chepo 08 6/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Panama pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Colón leads with 150,280 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Colón has 150,280 people per square mile — that's roughly 235 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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