La Chorrera Population 2026
La Chorrera has a population of 61,232, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇵🇦 Panama, located in Panamá Oeste Province. Roughly 1.3% of Panama's population lives here. It is about 6.7× smaller than Panama City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
61,232
Rank in Panama
#7
Coordinates
8.88°N, 79.78°W
~70 m elevation · America/Panama
Distance to capital (Panama City)
31 km
19 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Panamá Oeste Province
Cities near La Chorrera
FAQ
What is the population of La Chorrera?
La Chorrera has a population of 61,232 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Panama.
What region is La Chorrera in?
La Chorrera is located in Panamá Oeste Province, Panama.
Is La Chorrera the capital of Panama?
No, the capital of Panama is Panama City, about 31 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.