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Piedras Gordas

Coclé, Panama · North America

About Piedras Gordas

Piedras Gordas sits on the route: 15 minutes from Llano Grande, 42km from El Nispero Zoo and Botanical Garden, El Valle de Antón.

Piedras Gordas is a town located in Coclé, Panama. With a population of 510, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Piedras Gordas 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 Piedras Gordas to your route.

About Piedras Gordas

Piedras Gordas is a corregimiento in La Pintada District, Coclé Province, Panama. It has a land area of 137.8 square kilometres (53.2 sq mi) and had a population of 4,164 as of 2010, giving it a population density of 30.2 inhabitants per square kilometre (78/sq mi). Its population as of 1990 was 3,648; its population

Read more as of 2000 was 3,638. Part of the La Pintada district, Piedras Gordas is nestled in the Tabasará Mountains.

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Where is Piedras Gordas located?

Piedras Gordas is located in Coclé, Panama, North America. The coordinates are 8.6389 latitude, -80.5114 longitude.

What is the population of Piedras Gordas?

Piedras Gordas has a population of approximately 510 people, making it a town in Panama.

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Quick Information

Population
510
Continent
North America
Country
Panama
Region
Coclé
Timezone
America/Panama
Coordinates
8.6389, -80.5114

Tags

North AmericaPanamaCocléTown

Worth the detour from Piedras Gordas

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

El Nispero Zoo and Botanical Garden, El Valle de Antón

A crater valley town housing the last known golden frogs in the wild, set inside an extinct volcano with hot springs and waterfalls.

42 km · about 50 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Piedras Gordas.

Llano Grande

🇵🇦 Panama

8 km awayPop. 438

El Copé

🇵🇦 Panama

8 km awayPop. 1,176

La Pintada

🇵🇦 Panama

9 km awayPop. 1,917

Las Minas

🇵🇦 Panama

12 km awayPop. 548

El Potrero

🇵🇦 Panama

13 km awayPop. 550

Guzmán

🇵🇦 Panama

15 km awayPop. 228

Cañaveral

🇵🇦 Panama

16 km awayPop. 827

Vista Hermosa

🇵🇦 Panama

20 km awayPop. 3,063

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