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Panama City Florida

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Key facts

State Florida[2]
County Bay County[2]
County seat Bay County[2]
Location Florida Panhandle[1]
Waterbody St. Andrews Bay[1]
Population (2020 census) 32,939[2]

Panama City, Florida, is a city in Bay County on St. Andrews Bay in the Florida Panhandle, serving as the county seat and a principal city of the Panama City metropolitan area.

Context

Panama City, Florida, sits on St. Andrews Bay in the Florida Panhandle and is the county seat of Bay County [1]. It is a principal city of the Panama City metropolitan area [2]. The city was formed in the early 1900s by incorporating smaller communities [2]. It is the largest city between Tallahassee and Pensacola [1]. Unlike St. Augustine or Key West, Panama City is known for its port and bayfront setting [1].

Documented claims

  • Panama City is the largest city between Tallahassee and Pensacola. [1]
  • The city was formed in the early 1900s by incorporating smaller communities. [2]
  • Panama City is a port of entry on St. Andrew Bay. [1]

Related

  • Jacksonville FloridaJacksonville is another major city in Florida that readers might want to compare.
  • Gainesville FloridaGainesville is a city in Florida with a different character, useful for comparison.

Questions and answers

What is Panama City in Florida known for?

Panama City is known as a port of entry on St. Andrews Bay and the largest city between Tallahassee and Pensacola [1].

Is there a difference between Panama City, Florida and Panama City Beach, Florida?

Yes, Panama City Beach is a separate city from Panama City, Florida [2].

Sources

  1. Panama City | Florida, Map, & Population — britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. About Panama City, Florida — destinationpanamacity.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Places