David Population 2026
David has a population of 82,907, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇵🇦 Panama, located in Chiriquí Province. Roughly 1.8% of Panama's population lives here. It is about 4.9× smaller than Panama City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
82,907
Rank in Panama
#4
Coordinates
8.43°N, 82.43°W
~47 m elevation · America/Panama
Distance to capital (Panama City)
326 km
202 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chiriquí Province
| City | Population | Rank in Panama |
|---|---|---|
| La Concepción | 17,698 | #15 |
| Pedregal | 17,427 | #16 |
Cities near David
- Pedregal17,427 people · ~6 km away
- La Concepción17,698 people · ~23 km away
- Changuinola17,997 people · ~112 km away
- Santiago de Veraguas45,355 people · ~163 km away
- Penonomé16,250 people · ~228 km away
- La Chorrera61,232 people · ~296 km away
FAQ
What is the population of David?
David has a population of 82,907 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Panama.
What region is David in?
David is located in Chiriquí Province, Panama.
Is David the capital of Panama?
No, the capital of Panama is Panama City, about 326 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.