Population is mostly concentrated in the capital, Panama City. It was founded on January 21, 1673 by the Governor and Captain General Don Fernando de Cordoba y Mendoza. This province has the largest population of the country, estimated at 1.311 million inhabitants. Today it comprises the districts of San Carlos, Chamé, Capira, Chorrera, Arraijan, Taboga, Perlas Islands, Panama, San Miguelito, Chepo, Chiman and Balboa.
