Penonomé, Provincial capital city in central Panama.
Penonomé is a city in Coclé Province in central Panama. It sits in an agricultural region where sugar cane, fruits, and vegetables are grown, and the area forms the economic backbone of the province.
The city was founded in 1581 and gained importance when a famous pirate destroyed Panama City. This moment made it a key administrative center for the region.
The name comes from a Native American leader whose memory lives on in local traditions. People here maintain their connection to this past through everyday customs and how they use their surroundings.
The city sits on the Pan-American Highway, a main road connecting it to larger cities. Buses run regularly there and the roads are easy to reach.
Nearby are archaeological sites with objects from times before Spanish arrival. These findings show that established cultures existed here long before Europeans came.
Location: Coclé Province
Elevation above the sea: 70 m
GPS coordinates: 8.52050,-80.35958
Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:22
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