Largest Cities in Panama

Top 86 cities ranked by largest cities

Best Panama Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
Population & Density
Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities
Geography & Infrastructure
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Largest Cities - Panama

1 Calidonia 08 1,540,000
2 Curundú 08 1,540,000
3 Panamá 08 1,540,000
4 Betania 08 280,777
5 Juan Díaz 08 280,777
6 Río Abajo 08 280,777
7 San Miguelito 08 280,777
8 Colón 04 241,817
9 Punta Delgadita 10 109,605
10 Santiago de Veraguas 10 109,605
11 La Colorada 08 103,177
12 Nuevo Belén 08 103,177
13 Pedregal 08 103,177
14 Tocumen 08 103,177
15 Aguacatal 02 82,907
16 Montilla 02 82,907
17 Nuevo San Carlitos 02 82,907
18 David 02 82,907
19 Pedregal 02 82,907
20 Arraiján 13 76,815
21 Las Cumbres 08 69,102
22 La Chorrera 13 68,896
23 Altos de San Francisco 13 68,896
24 Pacora 08 52,494
25 Parque Lefevre 08 36,997
26 Chilibre 08 33,536
27 Cativá 04 29,607
28 Penonomé 03 21,748
29 Ancón 08 20,706
30 Alcalde Díaz 08 20,285
31 San Bartolo Línea 02 19,763
32 Monte Verde 02 19,763
33 Agua Buena 02 19,763
34 El Palmar 02 19,763
35 Puerto Armuelles 02 19,763
36 El Chorrillo 08 18,302
37 Changuinola 01 17,997
38 La Cabima 08 17,975
39 La Concepción 02 17,698
40 Veracruz 13 17,144
41 Sabanitas 04 15,577
42 Nuevo Arraiján 13 14,920
43 Villa Unida 08 14,854
44 San Vicente 08 14,109
45 Chepo 08 12,912
46 Puerto Escondido 04 12,371
47 Pocrí 03 12,304
48 El Coco 13 11,935
49 Las Lomas 02 11,726
50 El Empalme 01 11,035
51 Volcán 02 10,286
52 Unión Chocó 11 9,497
53 Nueva Esperanza 08 9,342
54 Las Tablas Abajo 07 9,255
55 El Carate 07 9,255
56 El Cocal 07 9,255
57 Las Palmitas 07 9,255
58 La Tiza 07 9,255
59 Peña Blanca 07 9,255
60 Las Tablas 07 9,255
61 San Juan Bautista 06 9,022
62 Chitré 06 9,022
63 La Arena 06 9,022
64 Llano Bonito 06 9,022
65 Monagrillo 06 9,022
66 Puerto Pilón 04 8,754
67 Almirante 01 8,744
68 Vista Alegre 13 8,673
69 Aguadulce 03 8,501
70 Canto del Llano 10 7,854
71 Gonzalillo 08 7,793
72 La Pesa 13 7,773
73 Soná 10 7,669
74 Antón 03 6,851
75 Guadalupe 13 6,561
76 La Herradura 13 6,271
77 Boquete 02 6,123
78 Natá 03 6,003
79 San Pablo Viejo Abajo 02 5,992
80 Gualaca 02 5,879
81 El Alto 10 5,747
82 El Pantano 10 5,747
83 Santa Fe 10 5,747
84 La Mitra 13 5,699
85 Río Hato 03 5,615
86 Bocas del Toro 01 5,380

The largest cities in Panama represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Calidonia leads with a population of 1,540,000, followed by Curundú and Panamá. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 08 dominates the top 10 with 7 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Calidonia's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
  • 2. 08 has 7 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 11,035 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 5,181,554.

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