About Panama
Set in the eastern part of Oklahoma, Panama is a small town with an estimated population of 1,299.
Officially, Panama is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.26 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 575 residents per square mile.
📰 Panama News Today
- Officer-involved shooting in LeFlore County under investigation KNWA FOX24 · Aug 17
- Panama Varsity Football @ Pawhuska MaxPreps · Jul 14
- Panama, Oklahoma residents approve almost $6 million middle school center 5newsonline.com · Sep 18
- Michael Flowers Sr. Obituary (2025) - Panama, OK - Brotherton Brothers Cremation Services - Fort Smith Legacy obituary · Dec 18
- Lightning Strike Map in Panama, OK - Tracker & Radar | Spark WeatherBug · Oct 4
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Panama Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Panama — but the Oklahoma one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern Oklahoma, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Oklahoma — one of 846 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🏫 Schools in Panama
- PANAMA ES
- PANAMA HS
- PANAMA MS
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOklahoma
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,299
Rank in state#178 of 591
Land area2.26 sq mi
Density575/sq mi
Coordinates35.1712, -94.6684