What is the capital of Panama?

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The capital of Panama is Panama City

Panama City is the capital city and seat of government of Panama, a country in Central America. Panama uses the ISO codes PA and PAN, and its international dialling code is +507. The currency in use is the Panamanian balboa (PAB).

For the full profile of Panama, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Panama country page. The country has an estimated population of 4,571,189 as of 2025.

Quick facts about Panama

Frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Panama?
The capital of Panama is Panama City.
Is Panama City the largest city in Panama?
Panama City is the capital of Panama and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Panama City?
Panama City, like the rest of Panama, uses the Panamanian balboa (PAB, symbol B/.).

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