Current Date And Time In Colón, Panama
Saturday, 27 June 2026
16:23:08 EST
Capital: Colón City
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EST)
Population: 281,956
Area: 4,891.00 km²
State Code: PC
Find states and regions closest to Colón 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 Colón from our regional database:
| Capital City | Colón City |
| Total Population | 281,956 |
| Land Area | 4,891 km² |
| Population Density | 12.46 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 9.1852° N |
| Center Longitude | -80.0535° E |
| Average Elevation | 109 m (358 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Panamá Oeste Province | 27 mi | 44 km | 24 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Coclé | 44 mi | 71 km | 38 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Naso Tjër Di | 67 mi | 108 km | 58 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Panamá | 77 mi | 124 km | 67 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Veraguas Province | 101 mi | 163 km | 88 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Herrera Province | 108 mi | 174 km | 94 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Los Santos Province | 112 mi | 181 km | 97 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca | 123 mi | 198 km | 107 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Guna Yala | 125 mi | 201 km | 108 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Chiriquí Province | 165 mi | 265 km | 143 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Colón by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Colón 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 | ||
| 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 Colón. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colón (You) | Panama | 281,956 | 4,891 | 12.46 |
| Panamá Oeste Province | Panama | 653,665 | 2,880 | 107.99 |
| Coclé | Panama | 268,264 | 4,927 | 28.51 |
| Naso Tjër Di | Panama | 5,000 | 2,544 | 1.97 |
| Panamá | Panama | 1,439,575 | 75,517 | 54.48 |
| Veraguas Province | Panama | 259,791 | 10,588 | 9.76 |
| Herrera Province | Panama | 122,071 | 2,362 | 28.31 |
| Los Santos Province | Panama | 98,466 | 3,809 | 13.84 |
| Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca | Panama | 212,084 | 6,814 | 12.41 |
| Guna Yala | Panama | 32,016 | 2,358 | 1.30 |
| Chiriquí Province | Panama | 462,056 | 6,491 | 16.68 |
How does Colón 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 Colón appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Panamá | 1,439,575 |
| Panamá Oeste Province | 653,665 |
| Chiriquí Province | 462,056 |
| Colón ⭐ | 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 |
| Chiriquí Province | 6,491 |
| Coclé | 4,927 |
| Colón ⭐ | 4,891 |
| Bocas del Toro Province | 4,657 |
| Embera | 4,366 |
| Los Santos Province | 3,809 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Panamá Oeste Province | 107.99 |
| Panamá | 54.48 |
| Coclé | 28.51 |
| Herrera Province | 28.31 |
| Chiriquí Province | 16.68 |
| Los Santos Province | 13.84 |
| Colón ⭐ | 12.46 |
| Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca | 12.41 |
| Bocas del Toro Province | 11.96 |
| Veraguas Province | 9.76 |
Colón is a state or region within Panama in North America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Colón 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 Colón 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 Colón 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°–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 Colón.
Knowing the distance from Colón 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 Colón map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Colón to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–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 Colón 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 Colón 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.