David, the capital of Chiriquí, in numbers
In short: David is the capital of Chiriquí and its largest market: 156,498 inhabitants in the district according to the 2023 Census, a third of the province. The fastest growth is happening at its two exits: toward Dolega and Boquete to the north, and toward Boquerón and Bugaba along the Inter-American Highway.
David and the province
| 2000 | 2010 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of David | 124,280 | 144,858 | 156,498 |
| Province of Chiriquí | 368,790 | 416,873 | 471,071 |
The province's service hub
David concentrates much of Chiriquí's services: wholesale trade, healthcare, banking and Enrique Malek International Airport. People who live in the rest of the province travel to David often, and those trips determine where it makes sense to locate a business.
Where it is growing
Between 2010 and 2023 the district of David grew 8.0%. Its neighbors grew much faster: Dolega 50.1% and Boquerón 39.7%. The new population is settling at the city's exits, along the roads that lead to Boquete and to the border.
That is why locations on those two corridors serve both the new resident and the traffic entering and leaving David.
Exclusive listings in David
Today the collection does not include properties within the district of David. The closest ones are on its two corridors: Alto Boquete, to the north, about 35 km away, and La Concepción, to the west, about 24 km away. If you own a property in David, see how we work with owners.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of David, Chiriquí?
The district of David has 156,498 inhabitants according to the 2023 Census by INEC. It had 144,858 in 2010 and 124,280 in 2000.
Which districts are growing fastest around David?
Dolega, with an increase of 50.1% between 2010 and 2023, and Boquerón, with 39.7%. David grew 8.0% over the same period.
Do you have exclusive listings in David?
Not within the district for now. The properties in the collection are in Alto Boquete and in La Concepción, Bugaba. If you own property in David, you can request a valuation.