Oldest Cities in Panama

Top 66 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Panama

1 Curundú 08 30.1

2 Ancón 08 30.1

3 Alcalde Díaz 08 30.1

4 El Chorrillo 08 30.1

5 Changuinola 01 30.1

6 La Cabima 08 30.1

7 La Concepción 02 30.1

8 Pedregal 02 30.1

9 Veracruz 13 30.1

10 Nuevo Belén 08 30.1

11 Penonomé 03 30.1

12 Sabanitas 04 30.1

13 Nuevo Arraiján 13 30.1

14 Villa Unida 08 30.1

15 San Vicente 08 30.1

16 Chepo 08 30.1

17 Puerto Escondido 04 30.1

18 Pocrí 03 30.1

19 Río Abajo 08 30.1

20 Cativá 04 30.1

21 Chilibre 08 30.1

22 Parque Lefevre 08 30.1

23 Santiago de Veraguas 10 30.1

24 Tocumen 08 30.1

25 Pedregal 08 30.1

26 La Chorrera 13 30.1

27 Las Cumbres 08 30.1

28 Colón 04 30.1

29 Arraiján 13 30.1

30 David 02 30.1

31 Juan Díaz 08 30.1

32 San Miguelito 08 30.1

33 Panamá 08 30.1

34 Guadalupe 13 30.1

35 Altos de San Francisco 13 30.1

36 Canto del Llano 10 30.1

37 Gonzalillo 08 30.1

38 La Pesa 13 30.1

39 Soná 10 30.1

40 La Arena 06 30.1

41 Pacora 08 30.1

42 Antón 03 30.1

43 Aguadulce 03 30.1

44 La Herradura 13 30.1

45 Boquete 02 30.1

46 San Pablo Viejo Abajo 02 30.1

47 Los Santos 07 30.1

48 La Mitra 13 30.1

49 Río Hato 03 30.1

50 Natá 03 30.1

51 Bocas del Toro 01 30.1

52 Vista Alegre 13 30.1

53 Almirante 01 30.1

54 Puerto Pilón 04 30.1

55 Las Tablas 07 30.1

56 Chitré 06 30.1

57 Nueva Esperanza 08 30.1

58 Unión Chocó 11 30.1

59 Llano Bonito 06 30.1

60 Volcán 02 30.1

61 Monagrillo 06 30.1

62 El Empalme 01 30.1

63 Las Lomas 02 30.1

64 Puerto Armuelles 02 30.1

65 San Juan Bautista 06 30.1

66 El Coco 13 30.1

Cities with the oldest median ages in Panama often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Curundú has a median age of 30.1 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

1. Half of Curundú's residents are over 30.1 years old.
2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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