Changuinola Population 2026
Changuinola has a population of 17,997, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇵🇦 Panama, located in Bocas del Toro Province. Roughly 0.4% of Panama's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Panama City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,997
Rank in Panama
#14
Coordinates
9.43°N, 82.52°W
~12 m elevation · America/Panama
Distance to capital (Panama City)
333 km
207 miles, straight line
Cities near Changuinola
- La Concepción17,698 people · ~102 km away
- David82,907 people · ~112 km away
- Pedregal17,427 people · ~118 km away
- Santiago de Veraguas45,355 people · ~224 km away
- Penonomé16,250 people · ~258 km away
- Colón78,000 people · ~288 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Changuinola?
Changuinola has a population of 17,997 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Panama.
What region is Changuinola in?
Changuinola is located in Bocas del Toro Province, Panama.
Is Changuinola the capital of Panama?
No, the capital of Panama is Panama City, about 333 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.