David
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City in Chiriquí, Panama
David, known as David City in colonial times, is a city and corregimiento in western Panama. It is the capital of the Chiriquí Province and has an estimated population of 82,907 inhabitants as confirmed in 2013. It is a relatively affluent city with a firmly established, dominant middle class and a very low unemployment and poverty index. The Pan-American Highway is a popular route to David. The city is named after King David from the Bible. David is the largest city in Panama that is not part of the Panama city metro area.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 82,907
- Coordinates
- 8.427, -82.431
- Timezone
- America/Panama
- Elevation
- 6 m
Overview of David
Located in Panama, David is best described as a medium-sized town. The population is roughly 82,907. Sitting in the northern hemisphere, its seasons follow that pattern. A useful hint when you budget your days. Expect culture, nature and water sports to fill most of your time.
Things to do in David
Culture in David
(17)Culture lovers get Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. All of it is drawn from David's recorded activities. 17 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Nature in David
(16)Under nature, David is tagged with Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens. The full list runs to 16 activities. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for David.
Water Sports in David
(15)Water Sports lovers get Canoeing, Diving, Kayaking, Kiteboarding and Kitesurfing. Everything listed here comes from what David is actually tagged with. 15 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Sports in David
(10)Our data lists Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Horse Trails as sports options here. The full list runs to 10 activities. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for David.
Nightlife in David
(7)Nightlife lovers get Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Events and Festival. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for David. Altogether 7 options are tagged here.
Wellness in David
(5)Looking for wellness? David has Farms, Ranches, Spa, Therms and Turkish Baths. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for David.
Adventure in David
(4)David's adventure entries include Adventure, Adventure Parks, Climbing and Escape Room. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for David. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Shopping in David
(2)Shopping lovers get Food and Shopping. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for David. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Family in David
(1)On the family side, David offers Playgrounds. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for David. A compact set that still fills a visit.
More to do in David
(2)Looking for other activities? David has Fishing and Secret. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for David.
Best time to visit David
Off-peak visits still work, thanks to culture and food. For anything on snow, December to February is the season. For trails and green space, April to June and September to October is the sweet spot. Coast and water plans belong in June to September.
Getting there & around
Expect a regional connection into David, then short distances on foot. David runs on America/Panama time.
Similar destinations
Places near David that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is David known for?
- In Panama, David stands out for culture, nature and water sports. That mix defines the typical visit to this 82,907-strong destination.
- What can you do in David?
- Options in David run to Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- When is the best time to visit David?
- Off-peak visits still work, thanks to culture and food. For anything on snow, December to February is the season. For trails and green space, April to June and September to October is the sweet spot. Coast and water plans belong in June to September.
- Where is David located?
- You will find David in Panama. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
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