What is the Capital of Panama?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Panama is Panama City. Panama is located in Central America, North America, with a population of 4,064,780. The official currency is the United States dollar and the primary language spoken is Spanish.
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Panama City at a glance
| Capital city | Panama City |
|---|---|
| Country | Panama (Republic of Panama) |
| Region | Central America, North America |
| Country population | 4,064,780 (128th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC-05:00 |
| Currency | United States dollar (USD) |
| Calling code | +507 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
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Panama in context
- Panama covers 75,417 km², making it the 116th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 54 people per km² ranks 131st of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: Colombia, Costa Rica.
- With 4,064,780 people, Panama holds about 8.0% of the population of Central America.
- That is roughly 0.7% of the North America total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Panama is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Panama — FAQ
What is the capital of Panama?
The capital of Panama is Panama City.
Is Panama City the largest city in Panama?
Yes — Panama City is both the capital and the largest city of Panama.
What country is Panama City in?
Panama City is the capital city of Panama.
What continent is Panama City in?
Panama City, the capital of Panama, is located in North America.
Is Panama City the capital of Panama?
Yes — Panama City is the capital of Panama (official name: Republic of Panama).
Panama City is the capital of which country?
Panama City is the capital of Panama, in Central America.
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