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Bajo Boquete, Panama

Chiriquí Province · Panama

Bajo Boquete is a small town in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 2,257. Elevation: 3,510 ft (1,070 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,257 Population 157/sq mi density
3,510 ft Elevation 1,070 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
115.2 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About Bajo Boquete

Bajo Boquete is a corregimiento in Boquete District, Chiriquí Province, Panama. It is the seat of Boquete District. It has a land area of 18.2 square kilometres (7.0 sq mi) and had a population of 4,493 as of 2010, giving it a population density of 246.5 inhabitants per square kilometre (638/sq mi). Its population as of 1990 was 10,908; its population as of 2000 was 3,833.

People

Population2,257
Density157/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain115.2 in/yr
Sunny Days150/yr
Elevation3,510 ft (1,070 m)
Population2,257
Population Density157 / sq mi
Elevation3,510 ft (1,070 m)
Coordinates8.7706°, -82.4331°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceChiriquí Province
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation115.2 inches (2,926 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bajo Boquete

Bajo Boquete is a small town in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 2,257. The city sits at an elevation of 3,510 feet (1,070 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.

Bajo Boquete enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 150 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 115.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,510 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above Panama avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days150 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,510 ft (1,070 m)
Area14.4 sq mi (37.3 km²)
Population Density157/sq mi
Coordinates8.7706°N, 82.4331°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 115.2"
203% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 20.12"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

649 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 6, 2025.

Apr 22, 1991 34 km S of Limón, Costa Rica M7.6 124 km
Jul 31, 2002 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 102 km
Apr 28, 1990 8 km SSE of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica M6.4 118 km
May 18, 1992 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 148 km
Apr 4, 2023 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 134 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 49 km
May 4, 1991 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.2 86 km
Aug 25, 2001 45 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.1 132 km
Nov 9, 2001 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.1 98 km
Feb 4, 2004 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama M6.1 67 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 111 km
May 12, 2019 1 km W of Breñón, Panama M6.0 47 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 93 km
Aug 7, 2002 20 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.0 114 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 90 km
May 1, 2006 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama M5.9 84 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 91 km
Nov 17, 1998 41 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M5.9 129 km
Jun 30, 2005 3 km W of Progreso, Panama M5.9 60 km
Aug 3, 2002 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.8 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Otto Category 3 250 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 90 124 km
1916 BOCAS DEL TORO Earthquake 1.3 m — 104 km
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m — 86 km
1941 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.2 m 6 85 km
1983 COSTA RICA Earthquake 0.1 m 6 74 km
1962 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m — 92 km
1854 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Eruption + Earthquake — — 69 km
1822 MATINA Earthquake — — 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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

Bajo Boquete 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").

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Schools in Bajo Boquete

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Alto Jaramillo — — — —
Escuela Josefa Montero de Vasquez — — — —
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Radio Stations near Bajo Boquete

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHT FM 107.7 entretenimiento, musica MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Bajo Boquete

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Potrerillos
Museo Regional de Gualaca

Libraries in Bajo Boquete

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Publica Minerva Urriola0.0
Library Boquete0.0

Farmers Markets in Bajo Boquete

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercando Público Cadena de Frío

Hotels in Bajo Boquete

10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aparthotel Kadini
Hotel ONDA
Hotel Rebequet
Isla Verde
Isla Verde Roundhouse Inn
Kalima Suites Apart - Hotel
Pension Marilos
Sol De Boquete
Stone Cabins Boquete
The Haven & Spa

Restaurants in Bajo Boquete

50 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Antojitos Mexicanos
Barú
Big Daddy's Restaurante & Grill
Bocas Flavor Boquete
Boom Bapé
Boquete Fish House
Boquete Sandwich Shop
Cabañas Coffe ShopEl Parador
Cafe Nelvis
Casona del Cuzco
Dale Pues!
El Novillo Gordo
El Puente
Excepcional Cocina Maya
Fonda
Fonda y Café beby
Gelateria La Ghiotta
Good empanadas
Harmony
Heladeria Tropical
Kamcha
La Casona Mexicana
La Creperia
Machu Picchu
Marisqueria
Meye Bounore
Mike's Global Grill
Milano
Panda
Pastissima
Pizeria Brasilerismo
Pizzeria Italiana
Pizzería y Ristorante Salvatore
Restaurant Amarias
Restaurante Amarilys
Restaurante Bar Donde Fish
Restaurante Basar
Restaurante Colibrí
Restaurante Colibrí
Restaurante el punto cucina mediterranea
Restaurante El Sabroson
Restaurante Jardines de Boquete
Restaurante Las Orquídeas
Restaurante Nelvis
Restaurante Sabroson #3
Rico's Pizzeria
Rinconcito Boqueteño
Señor Gyros
Stevens cafe
Tomate Loco

Cafes in Bajo Boquete

19 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ana's Sweet
Buckle Tip Coffee Studio
Café & Bistro Rustica
Cafe Boquete
Cafe Duran
Café Misionero
Cafe Unido Boquete
Central Park
Dobore Coffee Culture
Duran Coffe
Garden
Helados JTO
Iwanna Panama
Kotowa Coffee
Kotowa Coffee House
La Casa del Café
Perfect Pair
Punto de Encuentro Cafe
Rebequet Coffee Corner

Theatres in Bajo Boquete

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BCP Theatre & Event Center

Clinics in Bajo Boquete

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bio Medic
Caja del Seguro Social
Health Centre Boquete
Laboratorio Clinico Immunotec

Dentists in Bajo Boquete

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PA #3876338786

Bus Stations in Bajo Boquete

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

To Bajo Mono (for Sendero Los Quetzales, The Pianista Trail, The Lost Waterfalls and Pipeline Trail)
To Caldera/ Arco Iris
To David

Gas Stations in Bajo Boquete

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Delta
Terpel
Texaco

Banks in Bajo Boquete

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Desarrollo Agropecuario suc Boquete
C.A.I.R.L. Deposito
Caja de Ahorros
Cooperativa de Crédito y Ahorro San Antonio, RL
General Bank
Global Bank
Multibank
National Bank
Western Union

Shopping Malls in Bajo Boquete

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Los Establos Plaza

Gyms in Bajo Boquete

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BodyMind Dojo

Breweries in Bajo Boquete

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Boquete Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Bajo Boquete

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bajo Boquete

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International AirportBOCMedium Airport
Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International AirportCHXMedium Airport
Coto 47 AirportOTRMedium Airport
Enrique Malek International AirportDAVMedium Airport
Golfito AirportGLFMedium Airport
Alvaro Berroa Airport—Small Airport
Cangrejo Verde Airport—Small Airport
Deborah Airport—Small Airport
Finca 32 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 AirportAMLSmall Airport
Punta Banco Airport—Small Airport
Rancho del Mar Airport—Small Airport
San Vito de Java AirportTOOSmall Airport
Sixaola Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Bajo Boquete

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Boquete Post Office
Mail Boxes Etc.

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bajo Boquete

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Boquete Bible Fellowship
Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día
Iglesia Cristiana Cuerpo de Cristo
Iglesia San Juan Bautista
Ministerio del Espíritu
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Panama
Elevation
1,200 m (3,937 ft)

🇵🇦 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 Bajo Boquete

What is the population of Bajo Boquete?

Bajo Boquete has a population of 2,257 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 157 people per square mile, spread across 14.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bajo Boquete?

Bajo Boquete 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.

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