Panora is a city in Guthrie County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,091 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Des Moine…Panora is a city in Guthrie County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,091 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Des Moines metropolitan area. Panora was platted in 1851. Panora is the oldest community in Guthrie County and was its county seat until 1876 when Guthrie Center became the county seat.