Santiago de Veraguas Population 2026
Santiago de Veraguas has a population of 45,355, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇵🇦 Panama, located in Veraguas Province. Roughly 1.0% of Panama's population lives here. It is about 9.0× smaller than Panama City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
45,355
Rank in Panama
#9
Coordinates
8.10°N, 80.98°W
~100 m elevation · America/Panama
Distance to capital (Panama City)
189 km
117 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Santiago de Veraguas?
Santiago de Veraguas has a population of 45,355 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Panama.
What region is Santiago de Veraguas in?
Santiago de Veraguas is located in Veraguas Province, Panama.
Is Santiago de Veraguas the capital of Panama?
No, the capital of Panama is Panama City, about 189 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.