Current Date And Time In Palo Grande, Panama
Friday, 14 August 2026
18:52:02 EST
State: Chiriquí Province
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EST)
District: Distrito de Alanje
Find cities, states and countries closest to Palo Grande in Chiriquí Province, Panama with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Palo Grande.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Palo Grande from our regional database:
| State / Region | Chiriquí Province |
| District | Distrito de Alanje |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 8.3516° N |
| Center Longitude | -82.6064° E |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Agua Buena | 18 | 30 | 16 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Aguacatal | 13 | 21 | 11 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Alanje | 5 | 8 | 4 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Alto Boquete | 29 | 47 | 25 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Alto Quiel | 32 | 52 | 28 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Angostura de Cochea Arriba | 20 | 33 | 18 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Aserrío de Gariché | 16 | 25 | 14 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Bágala | 10 | 16 | 8 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Berba | 14 | 23 | 12 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Bijagual | 22 | 35 | 19 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Boca Chica | 28 | 45 | 24 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Boquerón | 11 | 18 | 10 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Breñón | 24 | 38 | 21 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Bugaba | 9 | 15 | 8 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Bugabita Arriba | 12 | 20 | 11 | North (N) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Chiriquí Province (home state of Palo Grande), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Alajuela Province | 187 | 301 | 163 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
| Boaco Department | 344 | 553 | 298 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Bocas del Toro Province | 54 | 87 | 47 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Carazo Department | 339 | 545 | 294 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Cartago Province | 119 | 192 | 104 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Chontales Department | 310 | 498 | 269 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Coclé | 138 | 222 | 120 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Colón | 165 | 265 | 143 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Granada Department | 330 | 532 | 287 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Guanacaste Province | 243 | 391 | 211 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Panama, with aerial distance and compass direction from Palo Grande's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Aruba | 784 | 1,262 | 681 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
| Belize | 792 | 1,274 | 688 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
| Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba | 889 | 1,430 | 772 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
| Cayman Islands | 745 | 1,199 | 647 | North (N) | ↑ |
| Colombia | 523 | 841 | 454 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Costa Rica | 219 | 353 | 190 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
| Cuba | 919 | 1,479 | 798 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Curacao | 840 | 1,351 | 729 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
| Dominican Republic | 1,002 | 1,612 | 870 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Ecuador | 738 | 1,188 | 641 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Palo Grande. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Chiriquí Province, Panama.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Grande (You) | Chiriquí Province | — | — | — |
| Santo Tomás | Chiriquí Province | 653 | 6.8 | NW |
| Alanje | Chiriquí Province | 1,373 | 7.5 | NE |
| Guarumal | Chiriquí Province | 1,575 | 8.4 | E |
| Veladero | Chiriquí Province | 530 | 9.5 | NNE |
| Querévalo | Chiriquí Province | 882 | 9.8 | ENE |
| El Tejar | Chiriquí Province | 267 | 9.8 | NNE |
| Loma de San Pedro | Chiriquí Province | 719 | 10.7 | NE |
| Orillas del Río | Chiriquí Province | 762 | 10.9 | E |
| Divalá | Chiriquí Province | 2,506 | 13.6 | WNW |
| San Pablo Nuevo | Chiriquí Province | 435 | 14.4 | NE |
How does Palo Grande rank within Chiriquí Province? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Palo Grande appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| David | 81,957 |
| La Concepción | 17,698 |
| Pedregal | 17,427 |
| Puerto Armuelles | 11,743 |
| Las Lomas | 11,726 |
| Volcán | 10,286 |
| Boquete | 6,123 |
| San Pablo Viejo Abajo | 5,992 |
| Alto Boquete | 4,746 |
| El Palmar | 4,536 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Bugaba | 879.90 |
| San Lorenzo | 647.80 |
| Puerto Armuelles | 222.50 |
| David | 176.00 |
| Horconcitos | 73.10 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| David | 465.66 |
| Puerto Armuelles | 52.78 |
| Horconcitos | 12.00 |
| Bugaba | 3.71 |
| San Lorenzo | 1.58 |
Enrique Malek International Airport IATA: DAV 19 km (12 mi) from Palo Grande |
Palo Grande sits inside Chiriquí Province, Panama. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Palo Grande and the countries closest to Palo Grande by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Panama. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across North America.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Palo Grande, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Palo Grande at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Chiriquí Province, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Palo Grande — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Palo Grande table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Chiriquí Province by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Palo Grande and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Palo Grande map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Palo Grande will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
It's the bearing from Palo Grande to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Palo Grande. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Chiriquí Province city rankings above to size up each candidate.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Palo Grande is Enrique Malek International Airport (DAV), about 19 km (12 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.