Nueva Gorgona is a town and corregimiento in Chame District, Panamá Oeste Province, Panama with a population of 4,075 as of 2010.[1] Its population as of 1990 was 1,980; its population as of 2000 was 3,140.[1]
Nueva Gorgona | |
|---|---|
Town and corregimiento | |
  Nueva Gorgona | |
| Coordinates: 8°33′0″N 79°52′12″W / 8.55000°N 79.87000°W | |
| Country |  Panama |
| Province | Panamá Oeste |
| District | Chame |
| Area | |
| • Land | 19.9 km2 (7.7 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[1] | |
| • Total | 4,075 |
| • Density | 204.9/km2 (531/sq mi) |
| Population density calculated based on land area. | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
Nueva Gorgona is 79 km west from Panama City on the Pan American Highway (about one hour drive). It is located between the towns of Chame and Coronado, 5 minute drive from either town. Gorgona's beaches and proximity to Panama city have attracted interest from developers. Gorgona has 4.2 km long beach with white / black sand and turquoise waters. Gorgona possesses one of the best surfing beaches (Malibu) in the area, and a fish market. The beach is mostly calm, but can have an undertow in some areas.
It has become a tourist destination for locals and ex-pats as described in more detail in WikiVoyage.[2]