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Panama, Illinois

Village · Population 321 · #986 in Illinois

About Panama

Panama is a tiny community in southern Illinois, home to 321 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Panama holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.36 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 892 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Panama Unique

  • One of 5 places in the US named Panama — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in southern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeVillage
Population (2024)321
Rank in state#986 of 1,294
Land area0.36 sq mi
Density892/sq mi
Coordinates39.0293, -89.5244

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