La Concepción Population 2026
La Concepción has a population of 17,698, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇵🇦 Panama, located in Chiriquí 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)
17,698
Rank in Panama
#15
Coordinates
8.52°N, 82.62°W
~236 m elevation · America/Panama
Distance to capital (Panama City)
345 km
214 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chiriquí Province
Cities near La Concepción
- David82,907 people · ~23 km away
- Pedregal17,427 people · ~26 km away
- Changuinola17,997 people · ~102 km away
- Santiago de Veraguas45,355 people · ~186 km away
- Penonomé16,250 people · ~249 km away
- Colón78,000 people · ~314 km away
FAQ
What is the population of La Concepción?
La Concepción has a population of 17,698 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Panama.
What region is La Concepción in?
La Concepción is located in Chiriquí Province, Panama.
Is La Concepción the capital of Panama?
No, the capital of Panama is Panama City, about 345 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.