Colón Population 2026
Colón has a population of 78,000, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇵🇦 Panama, located in Colón. Roughly 1.7% of Panama's population lives here. It is about 5.2× smaller than Panama City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
78,000
Rank in Panama
#5
Coordinates
9.36°N, 79.90°W
~2 m elevation · America/Panama
Distance to capital (Panama City)
58 km
36 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Colón
Cities near Colón
- Cativá29,607 people · ~7 km away
- Sabanitas15,577 people · ~11 km away
- Chilibre33,536 people · ~38 km away
- Alcalde Díaz20,285 people · ~46 km away
- Arraiján76,815 people · ~55 km away
- La Chorrera61,232 people · ~55 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Colón?
Colón has a population of 78,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Panama.
What region is Colón in?
Colón is located in Colón, Panama.
Is Colón the capital of Panama?
No, the capital of Panama is Panama City, about 58 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.