Smallest Cities in Panama

Top 66 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Panama

1 Bocas del Toro 01 5,380

2 Natá 03 5,470

3 Río Hato 03 5,615

4 La Mitra 13 5,699

5 Los Santos 07 5,970

6 San Pablo Viejo Abajo 02 5,992

7 Boquete 02 6,123

8 La Herradura 13 6,271

9 Guadalupe 13 6,561

10 Antón 03 6,851

11 Pacora 08 6,856

12 La Arena 06 7,175

13 Soná 10 7,669

14 La Pesa 13 7,773

15 Gonzalillo 08 7,793

16 Canto del Llano 10 7,854

17 Altos de San Francisco 13 8,189

18 Aguadulce 03 8,501

19 Vista Alegre 13 8,673

20 Almirante 01 8,744

21 Puerto Pilón 04 8,754

22 Las Tablas 07 8,939

23 Chitré 06 8,969

24 Nueva Esperanza 08 9,342

25 Unión Chocó 11 9,497

26 Llano Bonito 06 9,716

27 Volcán 02 10,286

28 Monagrillo 06 10,821

29 El Empalme 01 11,035

30 Las Lomas 02 11,726

31 Puerto Armuelles 02 11,743

32 San Juan Bautista 06 11,798

33 El Coco 13 11,935

34 Pocrí 03 12,304

35 Puerto Escondido 04 12,371

36 Chepo 08 12,912

37 San Vicente 08 14,109

38 Villa Unida 08 14,854

39 Nuevo Arraiján 13 14,920

40 Sabanitas 04 15,577

41 Penonomé 03 16,250

42 Curundú 08 16,361

43 Veracruz 13 17,144

44 Pedregal 02 17,427

45 La Concepción 02 17,698

46 La Cabima 08 17,975

47 Changuinola 01 17,997

48 El Chorrillo 08 18,302

49 Alcalde Díaz 08 20,285

50 Ancón 08 20,706

51 Nuevo Belén 08 24,056

52 Río Abajo 08 26,607

53 Cativá 04 29,607

54 Chilibre 08 33,536

55 Parque Lefevre 08 36,997

56 Santiago de Veraguas 10 45,355

57 Tocumen 08 50,844

58 Pedregal 08 51,641

59 La Chorrera 13 61,232

60 Las Cumbres 08 69,102

61 Colón 04 76,643

62 Arraiján 13 76,815

63 David 02 81,957

64 Juan Díaz 08 100,636

65 San Miguelito 08 321,501

66 Panamá 08 408,168

The smallest cities in Panama (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Bocas del Toro has a population of just 5,380. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

1. At 5,380 residents, Bocas del Toro is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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