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Alto Quiel, Panama
Chiriquí Province · Panama
Alto Quiel is a small town in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 963. Elevation: 5,125 ft (1,562 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Alto Quiel
Los Naranjos is a corregimiento in Boquete District, Chiriquí Province, Panama. It has a land area of 98.9 square kilometres (38.2 sq mi) and had a population of 4,596 as of 2010, giving it a population density of 46.5 inhabitants per square kilometre (120/sq mi). It was created by Law 58 of July 29, 1998, owing to the Declaration of Unconstitutionality of Law 1 of 1982. Its population as of 2000 was 4,455.
People
Climate
| Population | 963 |
| Population Density | 67 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,125 ft (1,562 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.8077°, -82.4707° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Chiriquí Province |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 115.2 inches (2,926 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Alto Quiel
Alto Quiel is a small town in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 963. The city sits at an elevation of 5,125 feet (1,562 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 115.2 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.8°F |
| 26% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 150 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,125 ft (1,562 m) |
| Area | 14.4 sq mi (37.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 67/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.8077°N, 82.4707°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 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 | 118 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 102 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 90 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 81 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 71 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 94 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 68 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 96 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (196 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 196 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 200 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 13.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 14.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 10.5 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 13.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 15.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 20.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 11.9 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
Alto Quiel has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 66°F in December to 70°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 115.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (20.1") and January the driest (2.0").
Radio Stations near Alto Quiel
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHT FM 107.7 | entretenimiento, musica | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Alto Quiel
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Potrerillos | ||||
| Sitio Arqueológico y parque temático Barriles |
Libraries in Alto Quiel
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica Minerva Urriola | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Boquete | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Alto Quiel
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercando Público Cadena de Frío |
Hotels in Alto Quiel
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Alto Quiel
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Alto Quiel
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Alto Quiel
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Alto Quiel
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boquete Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Alto Quiel
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Alto Quiel
25 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 |
| Enrique Malek International Airport | DAV | Medium Airport |
| Golfito Airport | GLF | Medium Airport |
| Alvaro Berroa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Amubri Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cangrejo Verde 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 |
| 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 |
| Sixaola Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Alto Quiel?
Alto Quiel has a population of 963 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 67 people per square mile, spread across 14.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Alto Quiel?
Alto Quiel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 150 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 115.2 inches.