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Colón

Colón, Panama · North America

About Colón

Colón sits on the route: 5 minutes from Margarita, 59km from Pan-American Highway.

Colón is a town located in Colón, Panama. With a population of 76,643, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Colón sits in Panama. It's in the America/Panama time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Colón to your route.

About Colón

Barrio Norte is a corregimiento in Colón District, Colón Province, Panama with a population of 20,579 as of 2010. Its population as of 1990 was 30,385; its population as of 2000 was 24,346.

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What are the best things to do in Colón?

Colón offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Colón located?

Colón is located in Colón, Panama, North America. The coordinates are 9.3603 latitude, -79.9002 longitude.

What is the population of Colón?

Colón has a population of approximately 76,643 people, making it a town in Panama.

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Quick Information

Population
76,643
Continent
North America
Country
Panama
Region
Colón
Timezone
America/Panama
Coordinates
9.3603, -79.9002

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North AmericaPanamaColónTown

Worth the detour from Colón

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Portobelo

A Caribbean bay where Spain's silver fleets once loaded, guarded by ruined coral-stone forts standing right at the roadside, plus the church of the Black Christ, focus of a huge October pilgrimage.

34 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Panama Canal

One of the greatest engineering feats in history, this 82-kilometer waterway connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans through a system of locks.

39 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Miraflores Locks Visitor Center

A four-storey viewing terrace directly above the Panama Canal's Pacific locks, where Panamax ships are raised 16 m in two steps a few metres from the rail. Bilingual commentary tracks each transit.

53 km · about 60 min drive

historic highway

Pan-American Highway

The world's longest motorable road stretching approximately 30,000 kilometers from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, to Ushuaia, Argentina.

59 km · about 70 min drive

bridge

Bridge of the Americas

The graceful 1962 steel arch carrying the Pan-American Highway over the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal, for decades the only fixed link between the Americas.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Colón

  • 59 kmPan-American HighwayThe world's longest motorable road stretching approximately 30,000 kilometers from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, to Ushuaia, Argentina.
  • 59 kmBridge of the AmericasThe graceful 1962 steel arch carrying the Pan-American Highway over the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal, for decades the only fixed link between the Americas.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Colón.

Cristóbal

🇵🇦 Panama

1 km awayPop. 2,366

Arco Iris

🇵🇦 Panama

3 km away

Margarita

🇵🇦 Panama

4 km awayPop. 3,302

Cativá

🇵🇦 Panama

7 km awayPop. 29,607

Sabanitas

🇵🇦 Panama

11 km awayPop. 15,577

Puerto Pilón

🇵🇦 Panama

12 km awayPop. 8,754

Río Alejandro

🇵🇦 Panama

12 km awayPop. 3,084

Santa Rita Arriba

🇵🇦 Panama

12 km awayPop. 1,960

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