Panama, Iowa
Panama: City in Iowa
About
Panama is a city located in the county of Shelby in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 221 and a population density of 298 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 206 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Panama
| Population : | 206 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Shelby County |
| Postal code : | 51562, 51578 |
| Area : | 0.74 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,266 feet / 386 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 08:21:04 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 278 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.28% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Panama is located at 41°43'35"N 95°28'20"W (41.7263800, -95.4722200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Panama decreased by 7.28% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 221 | - | census |
| 2011 | 218 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 217 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 215 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 215 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 213 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 210 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 209 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 212 | 1.42% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 208 | -1.92% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 206 | -0.97% | estimation process |
Panama zip code is 51562.
County name: Shelby, County
fips: 19165
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Panama, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMA | Omaha | 1003 S. 9th Street | RAIL |
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Republic of Panama Independent country in Central America with a population of 4,098,587 people.
- Panamá , Panamá capital of Panama with a population of 880,691 people.
Other cities in Shelby County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Shelby County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harlan | 4,795 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Shelby | 607 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Elk Horn | 601 | American city in Iowa |
| Earling | 403 | Human settlement in Shelby County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Defiance | 260 | City in Shelby County, Iowa, United States |
| Portsmouth | 176 | Human settlement in Shelby County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Westphalia | 117 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Tennant | 63 | City in Shelby County, Iowa, United States |
| Kirkman | 61 | City in Shelby County, Iowa, United States |
