As of 31 December 2012, it had a population of 5,669 and an area of 78.8 km. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").
The municipality of Panicale contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Tavernelle, Colle San Paolo, Missiano, Casalini, Colle Calzolaro, Macereto, Mongiovino, Montale, Colgiordano, Gioveto and Migliaiolo.