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Provinces of Panama: population and official figures

Panama is divided into 12 provinces. The largest by population is Panama with 1,439,575 people (42.2% of the total); the smallest is Embera with 12,358. Figures come from Panama's national statistics office (INEC, within the Contraloria General de la Republica): the 2023 census, the Encuesta de Mercado Laboral and the 2023 vital statistics, plus the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) poverty report for 2025.

Who governs Panama's provinces?

Provinces (10): Governor appointed by the president. Deconcentrated central government.

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All 12 provinces, largest first

#ProvincePopulationYearGrowth (1 yr)
1Panama1,439,5752023–
2Chiriqui471,0712023–
3Colon281,9562023–
4Cocle268,2642023–
5Veraguas259,7912023–
6Ngabe Bugle212,0842023–
7Bocas Del Toro159,2282023–
8Herrera122,0712023–
9Los Santos98,4662023–
10Darien54,2352023–
11Kuna Yala32,0162023–
12Embera12,3582023–

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