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David

Chiriquí Province, Panama · North America

About David

David sits on the route: 5 minutes from Nuevo San Carlitos, 44km from Volcán Barú.

David is a town located in Chiriquí Province, Panama. With a population of 81,957, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, David 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 David to your route.

About David

Chiriquí, officially the Chiriquí Province (Spanish: Provincia de Chiriquí, pronounced [tʃiɾiˈki]), is a province of Panama located on the western coast; it is the second most developed province in the country, after Panamá Province. Its capital is the city of David. It has a total area of 6,490.9 km2, with a

Read more population of 471,071 as of the year 2023. The province of Chiriquí is bordered to the north by the province of Bocas del Toro, to the west by Costa Rica, to the east by the province of Veraguas, and to the south by the Pacific Ocean, specifically the Gulf of Chiriquí.

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Where is David located?

David is located in Chiriquí Province, Panama, North America. The coordinates are 8.4273 latitude, -82.4309 longitude.

What is the population of David?

David has a population of approximately 81,957 people, making it a town in Panama.

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Quick Information

Population
81,957
Continent
North America
Country
Panama
Region
Chiriquí Province
Timezone
America/Panama
Coordinates
8.4273, -82.4309

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Worth the detour from David

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Boquete

A cool highland town in the Chiriquí mountains known for world-class coffee, the Quetzal Trail, and the challenging Volcán Barú summit.

39 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Volcán Barú

Panama's highest point at 3,475 m, and the rare summit from which both the Pacific and Caribbean can be seen on a clear dawn. A brutal 4x4 track climbs from Boquete; most drive up by jeep tour before sunrise.

44 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Volcan Baru Summit Road

A brutally steep, rough track climbs from Boquete to Panama's 3,474 m high point, the only place in the country where both the Pacific and the Caribbean are visible on a clear dawn. Most drivers stop at the ranger station.

44 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near David

  • 44 kmVolcán BarúPanama's highest point at 3,475 m, and the rare summit from which both the Pacific and Caribbean can be seen on a clear dawn. A brutal 4x4 track climbs from Boquete; most drive up by jeep tour before sunrise.
  • 44 kmVolcan Baru Summit RoadA brutally steep, rough track climbs from Boquete to Panama's 3,474 m high point, the only place in the country where both the Pacific and the Caribbean are visible on a clear dawn. Most drivers stop at the ranger station.

When to drive here

Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near David.

Nuevo San Carlitos

🇵🇦 Panama

4 km awayPop. 1,724

Mata del Nance

🇵🇦 Panama

4 km awayPop. 1,051

Las Lomas

🇵🇦 Panama

5 km awayPop. 11,726

Pedregal

🇵🇦 Panama

6 km awayPop. 17,427

El Quiteño

🇵🇦 Panama

6 km awayPop. 1,324

San Pablo Nuevo

🇵🇦 Panama

8 km awayPop. 435

Los Algarrobos

🇵🇦 Panama

8 km awayPop. 4,160

San Pablo Viejo Abajo

🇵🇦 Panama

9 km awayPop. 5,992

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