Colón Province

Colón Province is an administrative territory on the Caribbean coast of Panama, covering six districts that extend from the sea to the Panama Canal. The landscape shifts between tropical rainforest inland, coastal strips with small bays, and urban zones around the port area.

Established in the mid 19th century, this territory became a separate administrative unit during the construction of the first railroad across the isthmus. Later, during canal construction, thousands of Caribbean workers settled here and shaped the society that remains today.

This territory takes its name from Christopher Columbus, the explorer who sailed along this coastline centuries ago. Many residents still speak Caribbean Spanish mixed with English phrases, a linguistic pattern inherited from generations of canal workers and their families.

Visitors traveling through the area will find smaller towns along the main road and turnoffs leading to coastal settlements where boats dock. The climate stays warm and humid year-round, with rain showers possible at any time.

Among the administrative subdivisions, there are forty-three corregimientos, local councils that channel community needs directly to the provincial government. These small administrative cells organize everything from road repairs to neighborhood meetings and play an active role in daily life for residents.

Location: Panama

Inception: 1852

Capital city: Colón City

Shares border with: Panamá Province, Veraguas Province, Guna Yala

GPS coordinates: 9.16667,-80.16667

Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:20