Largest Cities in Panama

Top 66 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Panama

1 Panamá 08 408,168

2 San Miguelito 08 321,501

3 Juan Díaz 08 100,636

4 David 02 81,957

5 Arraiján 13 76,815

6 Colón 04 76,643

7 Las Cumbres 08 69,102

8 La Chorrera 13 61,232

9 Pedregal 08 51,641

10 Tocumen 08 50,844

11 Santiago de Veraguas 10 45,355

12 Parque Lefevre 08 36,997

13 Chilibre 08 33,536

14 Cativá 04 29,607

15 Río Abajo 08 26,607

16 Nuevo Belén 08 24,056

17 Ancón 08 20,706

18 Alcalde Díaz 08 20,285

19 El Chorrillo 08 18,302

20 Changuinola 01 17,997

21 La Cabima 08 17,975

22 La Concepción 02 17,698

23 Pedregal 02 17,427

24 Veracruz 13 17,144

25 Curundú 08 16,361

26 Penonomé 03 16,250

27 Sabanitas 04 15,577

28 Nuevo Arraiján 13 14,920

29 Villa Unida 08 14,854

30 San Vicente 08 14,109

31 Chepo 08 12,912

32 Puerto Escondido 04 12,371

33 Pocrí 03 12,304

34 El Coco 13 11,935

35 San Juan Bautista 06 11,798

36 Puerto Armuelles 02 11,743

37 Las Lomas 02 11,726

38 El Empalme 01 11,035

39 Monagrillo 06 10,821

40 Volcán 02 10,286

41 Llano Bonito 06 9,716

42 Unión Chocó 11 9,497

43 Nueva Esperanza 08 9,342

44 Chitré 06 8,969

45 Las Tablas 07 8,939

46 Puerto Pilón 04 8,754

47 Almirante 01 8,744

48 Vista Alegre 13 8,673

49 Aguadulce 03 8,501

50 Altos de San Francisco 13 8,189

51 Canto del Llano 10 7,854

52 Gonzalillo 08 7,793

53 La Pesa 13 7,773

54 Soná 10 7,669

55 La Arena 06 7,175

56 Pacora 08 6,856

57 Antón 03 6,851

58 Guadalupe 13 6,561

59 La Herradura 13 6,271

60 Boquete 02 6,123

61 San Pablo Viejo Abajo 02 5,992

62 Los Santos 07 5,970

63 La Mitra 13 5,699

64 Río Hato 03 5,615

65 Natá 03 5,470

66 Bocas del Toro 01 5,380

The largest cities in Panama represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Panamá leads with a population of 408,168, followed by San Miguelito and Juan Díaz. 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 6 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. Panamá's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 08 has 6 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 8,189 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 989,077.

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