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Alto Caballero, Panama

Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca · Panama

Alto Caballero is a small town in Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca, Panama with a population of 0. Elevation: 1,604 ft (489 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,604 ft Elevation 489 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
79.0 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About Alto Caballero

Alto Caballero is a corregimiento in Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca in the Republic of Panama.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain79.0 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation1,604 ft (489 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,604 ft (489 m)
Coordinates8.2932°, -81.6751°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceNgöbe-Buglé Comarca
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation79.0 inches (2,006 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Alto Caballero

Alto Caballero is a small town in Panama (Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 1,604 feet (489 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.0 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Alto Caballero has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 79.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,604 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.0°F
43% above Panama avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,604 ft (489 m)
Area250.1 sq mi (647.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates8.2932°N, 81.6751°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.0"
108% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 19.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

537 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 28, 2025.

Jul 31, 2002 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 130 km
May 13, 2014 110 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 139 km
May 18, 1992 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 117 km
Apr 4, 2023 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 109 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 120 km
Feb 4, 2004 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama M6.1 132 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 99 km
Aug 25, 2001 45 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.1 141 km
Feb 28, 1995 south of Panama M6.0 148 km
Aug 7, 2002 20 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.0 143 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 83 km
May 12, 2019 1 km W of Breñón, Panama M6.0 132 km
Jun 30, 2005 3 km W of Progreso, Panama M5.9 133 km
May 1, 2006 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama M5.9 134 km
Nov 17, 1998 41 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M5.9 140 km
Aug 26, 2024 83 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.8 113 km
Jul 15, 2020 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.8 96 km
Aug 3, 2002 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.8 126 km
Jan 29, 2021 12 km SW of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.7 141 km
Jul 22, 2024 8 km SE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.7 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 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 150 km
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m 97 km
1962 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m 123 km
1854 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Eruption + Earthquake 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (169 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 79°F (26°C) 1.2 in
April 79°F (26°C) 5.1 in Warmest
May 78°F (26°C) 13.5 in
June 77°F (25°C) 12.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 12.2 in
August 77°F (25°C) 15.0 in
September 76°F (25°C) 16.4 in
October 76°F (24°C) 19.9 in Wettest
November 76°F (24°C) 14.2 in
December 76°F (24°C) 4.6 in

Alto Caballero has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 66°F in January to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 116.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (19.9") and February the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Alto Caballero

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Educativo Básico General Cerro Mono
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Airports Near Alto Caballero

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ruben Cantu AirportSYPMedium Airport
Coibito Landing AirstripSmall Airport
La Plantación AirportSmall Airport
Pixvae AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Panama
Area
31.8 km² (12.3 mi²)

🇵🇦 About Panama

Capital Panama City
Population 4,176,873
Area 78,200 km²
GDP (USD) $83,812,155,244
GDP per capita $18,797
HDI 0.820
Life expectancy 79.6 years
Internet users 68.6%
Urban population 65.9%
Currency PAB (Balboa)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +507
TLD .pa
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Panama

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 9 Martyr's Day Martyr's Day
Feb 16 Carnival Carnival
Feb 17 Carnival Carnival
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Separation Day Separation Day
Nov 4 Flag Day Flag Day
Nov 5 Colon Day Colón Day
Nov 10 Shout in Villa de los Santos Shout in Villa de los Santos
Nov 28 Independence Day Independence Day
Dec 8 Mother's Day Mother's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alto Caballero

What is the weather like in Alto Caballero?

Alto Caballero has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 79.0 inches.

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