Sabanitas Population 2026
Sabanitas has a population of 15,577, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇵🇦 Panama, located in Colón. Roughly 0.3% of Panama's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Panama City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,577
Rank in Panama
#20
Coordinates
9.35°N, 79.81°W
~27 m elevation · America/Panama
Distance to capital (Panama City)
50 km
31 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Colón
Cities near Sabanitas
- Cativá29,607 people · ~4 km away
- Colón78,000 people · ~11 km away
- Chilibre33,536 people · ~29 km away
- Alcalde Díaz20,285 people · ~37 km away
- Arraiján76,815 people · ~49 km away
- San Miguelito321,501 people · ~49 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sabanitas?
Sabanitas has a population of 15,577 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Panama.
What region is Sabanitas in?
Sabanitas is located in Colón, Panama.
Is Sabanitas the capital of Panama?
No, the capital of Panama is Panama City, about 50 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.