Ancón Population 2026
Ancón has a population of 20,706, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇵🇦 Panama, located in Panamá. Roughly 0.4% of Panama's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Panama City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,706
Rank in Panama
#12
Coordinates
8.96°N, 79.55°W
~67 m elevation · America/Panama
Distance to capital (Panama City)
5 km
3 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Panamá
| City | Population | Rank in Panama |
|---|---|---|
| Panama City | 408,168 | #1 |
| San Miguelito | 321,501 | #2 |
| Juan Díaz | 100,636 | #3 |
| Tocumen | 50,844 | #8 |
| Chilibre | 33,536 | #10 |
| Alcalde Díaz | 20,285 | #13 |
| Curundú | 16,361 | #18 |
Cities near Ancón
- Curundú16,361 people · ~1 km away
- Panama City408,168 people · ~5 km away
- Arraiján76,815 people · ~10 km away
- Veracruz17,144 people · ~11 km away
- San Miguelito321,501 people · ~13 km away
- Juan Díaz100,636 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ancón?
Ancón has a population of 20,706 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Panama.
What region is Ancón in?
Ancón is located in Panamá, Panama.
Is Ancón the capital of Panama?
No, the capital of Panama is Panama City, about 5 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.