where is panama city florida

Panama City, Florida, is a city located in the Florida Panhandle on St. Andrews Bay, approximately 95 miles east of Pensacola and about 100 miles southwest of Tallahassee. It is the county seat of Bay County and is situated along U.S. Highway 98. The coordinates for Panama City are approximately 30.19°N latitude and 85.68°W longitude. It is the largest city between Tallahassee and Pensacola and is part of the Panama City–Panama City Beach metropolitan area. The city lies on the Gulf of Mexico coast and is known for its beaches, waterfront, and as a regional hub for tourism and military activities.