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Public regional hospital · CSS information
Hospital Regional Dr. Rafael Hernández ↗Research note: This page is for general retirement research, not personal financial, immigration or medical advice. Check current official information and visit the area before making decisions.
Photo: David-Panama by Moto-gundy · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Image resized/cropped for layout.
Local setting and everyday life
David is a regional city in western Panama, with shopping centres, markets, banks, an airport and hospitals and clinics serving Chiriquí. It offers many everyday services without the scale of the capital. The lowland climate is hot, and a car or taxi may be useful depending on where you live. David can be a base for people who want access to services while remaining near the highlands and Pacific coast; visit residential areas and check the specific medical facilities available.
Lowland tropical climate, generally hot and humid, with a rainy season. Check shade, ventilation, transport and flooding conditions in the neighbourhood.
Quick facts and population context
Population and area (INEC 2023): David District recorded 156,498 residents across approximately 892.4 km². The district seat, David (cabecera), is listed at 16,051 residents and about 15.7 km². The district includes settlements outside the central city, so use the boundary that matches the question. Official INEC 2023 census table: area, population and density ↗
Panama uses the US dollar alongside the balboa at a fixed 1:1 parity. Costs, transport and access to services vary by neighbourhood and season.
Healthcare links
These links help you begin checking local services. Where a facility is outside the city or is a clinic rather than a full hospital, that limitation is stated explicitly. Confirm current services, eligibility, referral arrangements and travel times directly.
Private
Private hospital · official contact
Hospital Chiriquí ↗Official information for further research
Panama INEC: revised population estimates by district and corregimiento ↗