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Founding of Panama City

When
1519
Where
Panama City
Episodes
1

Pedro Arias Dávila founded Panama City on August 15, 1519, establishing the first Spanish city on the Pacific coast of the Americas. This event marked a significant shift in colonial administration, with the capital later moving there in 1524.

Episodes

  1. 15 August 1519 · Panama CityFounding of Panama City

    Pedro Arias Dávila established Panama City on August 15, 1519, creating the first Spanish settlement on the Pacific coast.

Background and detail

The Founding Event. On August 15, 1519, Pedro Arias Dávila founded Panama City. This settlement is recognized as the first Spanish city established on the Pacific coast of the Americas. The site is now known as Panamá Viejo, preserving the architectural vestiges of this initial colonial foundation.

People involved

Sources

  1. Panama City Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
  2. Pedro Arias Dávila Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-08

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