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Almirante, Panama
Bocas del Toro Province · Panama
Almirante is a small city in Bocas del Toro Province, Panama with a population of 8,744. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
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About Almirante
Barrio Francés is a corregimiento in Bocas del Toro Province in the Republic of Panama.
People
Climate
| Population | 8,744 |
| Population Density | 1,018 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.3009°, -82.4018° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Bocas del Toro Province |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 111.4 inches (2,830 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Almirante
Almirante is a small city in Panama (Bocas del Toro Province) with a population of 8,744. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 111.4 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.0°F |
| 43% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 134 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 8.6 sq mi (22.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,018/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.3009°N, 82.4018°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1991 | LIMON, PANDORA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 90 | 85 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 55 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 145 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 110 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 103 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 149 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 111 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 69 km |
| 1798 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
| 1746 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (170 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 170 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 176 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | Driest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 11.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 12.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 10.6 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 9.9 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 11.9 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 10.7 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 10.8 in |
Almirante has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 75°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 111.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.6") and March the driest (5.1").
Schools in Almirante
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Secundario El Almirante | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Berta López | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Parroquial San José | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Almirante | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Almirante
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plastic Bottle Village |
Libraries in Almirante
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Almirante
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asociación Agroindustrial de Productores de Cacao | |||||
| Mercado Internacional de Sixaola |
Hotels in Almirante
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Almirante
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Almirante
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Almirante
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Almirante
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Almirante
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Almirante
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Almirante
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport | BOC | Medium Airport |
| Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport | CHX | Medium Airport |
| Coto 47 Airport | OTR | Medium Airport |
| Limón International Airport | LIO | Medium Airport |
| Alvaro Berroa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Amubri Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Deborah Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Don Diego Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 32 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 45 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 63 (Coto 63) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 67 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pandora Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Vito de Java Airport | TOO | Small Airport |
| Shiroles Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sixaola Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Almirante
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Almirante | |
| Iglesia de San José | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Panama
13 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Almirante
What is the population of Almirante?
Almirante has a population of 8,744 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 1,018 people per square mile, spread across 8.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Almirante?
Almirante has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 134 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 111.4 inches.