Current Date And Time In Bocas del Toro Province, Panama
Thursday, 18 June 2026
20:06:08 EST
Capital: Bocas del Toro
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EST)
Population: 159,228
Area: 4,657.20 km²
State Code: BD
Find states and regions closest to Bocas del Toro Province in 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, freight operators and travel planners working across Panama and North America.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Panama
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 Bocas del Toro Province from our regional database:
| Capital City | Bocas del Toro |
| Total Population | 159,228 |
| Land Area | 4,657 km² |
| Population Density | 11.96 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 9.2934° N |
| Center Longitude | -82.7347° E |
| Average Elevation | 1,434 m (4,705 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Puntarenas Province | 41 mi | 67 km | 36 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| ChiriquĂ Province | 54 mi | 87 km | 47 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Cartago Province | 72 mi | 115 km | 62 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| LimĂłn Province | 77 mi | 124 km | 67 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Ngöbe-BuglĂ© Comarca | 79 mi | 126 km | 68 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| San JosĂ© | 104 mi | 167 km | 90 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Heredia Province | 119 mi | 192 km | 104 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Alajuela Province | 139 mi | 223 km | 120 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Veraguas Province | 139 mi | 224 km | 121 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Naso TjĂ«r Di | 143 mi | 230 km | 124 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Bocas del Toro Province by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Bocas del Toro Province supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across North America.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Costa Rica | 219 mi | 353 km | 190 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Nicaragua | 424 mi | 682 km | 368 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| Colombia | 523 mi | 841 km | 454 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Honduras | 590 mi | 949 km | 512 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| El Salvador | 659 mi | 1,060 km | 572 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Bocas del Toro Province. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across North America.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| Bocas del Toro Province (You) | Panama | 159,228 | 4,657 | 11.96 |
| Puntarenas Province | Costa Rica | — | 11,299 | — |
| ChiriquĂ Province | Panama | 462,056 | 6,491 | 16.68 |
| Cartago Province | Costa Rica | — | 3,093 | — |
| LimĂłn Province | Costa Rica | — | 9,177 | — |
| Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca | Panama | 212,084 | 6,814 | 12.41 |
| San JosĂ© | Costa Rica | — | 4,970 | — |
| Heredia Province | Costa Rica | — | 2,663 | — |
| Alajuela Province | Costa Rica | — | 9,772 | — |
| Veraguas Province | Panama | 259,791 | 10,588 | 9.76 |
| Naso Tjër Di | Panama | 5,000 | 2,544 | 1.97 |
How does Bocas del Toro Province rank within Panama? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Bocas del Toro Province appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| Panamá | 1,439,575 |
| Panamá Oeste Province | 653,665 |
| ChiriquĂ Province | 462,056 |
| ColĂłn | 281,956 |
| Coclé | 268,264 |
| Veraguas Province | 259,791 |
| Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca | 212,084 |
| Bocas del Toro Province ⭐ | 159,228 |
| Herrera Province | 122,071 |
| Los Santos Province | 98,466 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Panamá | 75,517 |
| Darién | 11,893 |
| Veraguas Province | 10,588 |
| Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca | 6,814 |
| ChiriquĂ Province | 6,491 |
| Coclé | 4,927 |
| ColĂłn | 4,891 |
| Bocas del Toro Province ⭐ | 4,657 |
| Embera | 4,366 |
| Los Santos Province | 3,809 |
| State | Density/km² |
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| Panamá Oeste Province | 107.99 |
| Panamá | 54.48 |
| Coclé | 28.51 |
| Herrera Province | 28.31 |
| ChiriquĂ Province | 16.68 |
| Los Santos Province | 13.84 |
| ColĂłn | 12.46 |
| Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca | 12.41 |
| Bocas del Toro Province ⭐ | 11.96 |
| Veraguas Province | 9.76 |
Bocas del Toro Province is a state or region within Panama in North America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Bocas del Toro Province is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Bocas del Toro Province by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Panama page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across North America.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Bocas del Toro Province using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°â€“360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Bocas del Toro Province.
Knowing the distance from Bocas del Toro Province to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Panama. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Bocas del Toro Province map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Bocas del Toro Province to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°â€“360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Bocas del Toro Province table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Bocas del Toro Province below the states table, or compare all Panama states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in North America. Use the population & area comparison and Panama state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.
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