Coclé (Spanish pronunciation: [koˈkle]) is a province of central Panama on the nation's southern coast.

This province was created by the Act of September 12, 1855 with the title of Department of Coclé during the presidency of Dr. Justo de Arosemena.

The province has a number of well-known beaches, such as Santa Clara, Farallon and Rio Hato, and tourist activity has increased in recent years.

[4] During pre-Columbian times, the area of Panama which today includes Coclé province had a number of identifiable native cultures.

Folklorist Rosita Liao Gonzales was awarded the Order of Manuel José Hurtado for her work categorizing the cultures of Coclé Province.