Penonomé Population 2026
Penonomé has a population of 16,250, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇵🇦 Panama, located in Coclé. Roughly 0.4% of Panama's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Panama City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,250
Rank in Panama
#19
Coordinates
8.52°N, 80.36°W
~90 m elevation · America/Panama
Distance to capital (Panama City)
106 km
66 miles, straight line
Cities near Penonomé
- La Chorrera61,232 people · ~75 km away
- Santiago de Veraguas45,355 people · ~83 km away
- Veracruz17,144 people · ~91 km away
- Arraiján76,815 people · ~92 km away
- Ancón20,706 people · ~101 km away
- Curundú16,361 people · ~102 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Penonomé?
Penonomé has a population of 16,250 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Panama.
What region is Penonomé in?
Penonomé is located in Coclé, Panama.
Is Penonomé the capital of Panama?
No, the capital of Panama is Panama City, about 106 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.