Elevation
Panama City elevation and altitude
Panama City, Panama is 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 56 feet means in Panama City
Among the 689 cities on this site, Panama City is one of the lowest. At 56 ft the thinner air is not something most people notice day to day.
Air pressure. Air pressure falls as you climb, about 1 inHg for every 1,000 ft near the ground. In Panama City a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.86 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg. See today’s live barometric pressure in Panama City.
Cooking. Water boils at about 212 °F (99.9 °C) here, almost the same as at sea level. Boiling point at altitude
Where the number comes from. The elevation is for the city center point in the GeoNames gazetteer, taken from a digital elevation model. To check the exact height where you are standing, use What is my elevation? or What is my altitude?
Elevation of places near Panama City
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, Costa Rica | 3,717 | 1,133 | 318 mi |
| Medellin, Colombia | 4,610 | 1,405 | 330 mi |
| Cali, Colombia | 2,487 | 758 | 436 mi |
| Bogotá, Colombia | 8,471 | 2,582 | 481 mi |
| Quito, Ecuador | 9,364 | 2,854 | 641 mi |
| Cuenca, Ecuador | 8,150 | 2,484 | 822 mi |
| Guatemala City, Guatemala | 4,948 | 1,508 | 839 mi |
| Caracas, Venezuela | 2,910 | 887 | 867 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Panama City?
Panama City, Panama is about 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level, measured at the city center. Neighborhoods higher or lower in the city can differ by a few hundred feet.
What is the air pressure in Panama City because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 56 ft is about 29.86 inHg (1011 hPa), 100% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 100% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Panama City.
At what temperature does water boil in Panama City?
About 212 °F (99.9 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.