Panama City, also known as Panama, is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Panama. Located in the province of Panama, it serves as the nation's political and administrative center. The city is situated at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal.
The city proper has a population of 410,354, while the larger Panama District, which includes outer corregimientos, houses 1,086,990 people. The broader metropolitan area exceeds 2,100,000 residents. Beyond its administrative role, the city functions as a major hub for banking and commerce.