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Aguacatal, Panama
Chiriquí Province · Panama
Aguacatal is a small town in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 856. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Aguacatal
David, known as David City in colonial times, is a city and corregimiento in western Panama. It is the capital of the Chiriquí Province and has an estimated population of 82,907 inhabitants as confirmed in 2013. It is a relatively affluent city with a firmly established, dominant middle class and a very low unemployment and poverty index. The Pan-American Highway is a popular route to David. The city is named after King David from the Bible. David is the largest city in Panama that is not part of the Panama city metro area.
People
Climate
| Population | 856 |
| Population Density | 29 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.4667°, -82.4556° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Chiriquí Province |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 126.5 inches (3,214 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Aguacatal
Aguacatal is a small town in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 856. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 126.5 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.6°F |
| 44% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 29.3 sq mi (75.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.4667°N, 82.4556°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 136 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 52 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 86 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 74 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 61 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 60 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 13.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 13.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 12.8 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 14.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 14.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 20.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 14.9 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in |
Aguacatal has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 119.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (20.8") and February the driest (1.5").
Schools in Aguacatal
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Educativo Básico General de Aguacatal | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Aguacatal
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHT FM 107.7 | entretenimiento, musica | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Aguacatal
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiguo Museo José Domingo de Obaldia | ||||
| Fort David | ||||
| Fundación Cultural Gallegos | ||||
| Museo al Ferrocarril | ||||
| Museo del Barrio y Antigüedades La Casona | ||||
| Museo Potrerillos | ||||
| Museo Regional de Gualaca |
Libraries in Aguacatal
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca FCA | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Las Lomas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Octavio Méndez Pereira | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Santiago Anguizola Delgado | 0.0 | |||||
| Doctor Victor Levi Lasso | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Aguacatal
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hbo Quick | |||||
| Mercadito La Bendición | |||||
| Mercadito Octavo Este | |||||
| Mercadito Zuny | |||||
| Mercado del Marisco | |||||
| Mercado Público | |||||
| Mercado Público | |||||
| Mercado Público Cadena de Frío | |||||
| Ventas La Solución |
Gyms in Aguacatal
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Aguacatal
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Aguacatal
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Coto 47 Airport | OTR | Medium Airport |
| Enrique Malek International Airport | DAV | Medium Airport |
| Golfito Airport | GLF | Medium Airport |
| Alvaro Berroa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cangrejo Verde Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 63 (Coto 63) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Blanco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Ceiba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Fátima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cabezona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Laurel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Potrero Grande Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto Armuelles Airport | AML | Small Airport |
| Punta Banco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho del Mar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Vito de Java Airport | TOO | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Aguacatal
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Panama
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What is the population of Aguacatal?
Aguacatal has a population of 856 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 29.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Aguacatal?
Aguacatal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 126.5 inches.