Cativá Population 2026
Cativá has a population of 29,607, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇵🇦 Panama, located in Colón. Roughly 0.6% of Panama's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Panama City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,607
Rank in Panama
#11
Coordinates
9.36°N, 79.83°W
~12 m elevation · America/Panama
Distance to capital (Panama City)
53 km
33 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Colón
Cities near Cativá
- Sabanitas15,577 people · ~4 km away
- Colón78,000 people · ~7 km away
- Chilibre33,536 people · ~33 km away
- Alcalde Díaz20,285 people · ~40 km away
- Arraiján76,815 people · ~51 km away
- San Miguelito321,501 people · ~53 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cativá?
Cativá has a population of 29,607 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Panama.
What region is Cativá in?
Cativá is located in Colón, Panama.
Is Cativá the capital of Panama?
No, the capital of Panama is Panama City, about 53 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.