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Balboa, Panama
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Balboa is a small town in Panamá, Panama with a population of 807. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
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About Balboa
Balboa is a district of Panama City, located at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal. It was the capital of the Panama Canal Zone under American administration. Today, the Panama Canal Authority has its main headquarters on Balboa Heights.
People
Climate
| Population | 807 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.9481°, -79.5667° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Panamá |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 84.2 inches (2,137 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Balboa
Balboa is a small town in Panama (Panamá) with a population of 807. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 84.2 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.9°F |
| 48% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 146.5 sq mi (379.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.9481°N, 79.5667°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1882 | SAN BLAS ARCHIPELAGO | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 100 | 133 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (78 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 9.8 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 10.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 9.1 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 10.5 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 14.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 13.7 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 6.4 in |
Balboa has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 89.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.4") and March the driest (0.7").
Radio Stations near Balboa
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beat Life Panama | 80s, 90s | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Antena 8 100.1 FM | 2000s, 2010s | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Ultra Stereo 98.9 FM | — | AAC 32 kbps | |
| TVN Radio | — | AAC 213 kbps |
Museums in Balboa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biomuseo | ||||
| Biomuseo | ||||
| Casa de la Municipalidad | ||||
| Casa de la Municipalidad | ||||
| Casa Museo Banco Nacional | ||||
| Casa Museo Banco Nacional | ||||
| Centro de Exhibiciones Marinas | ||||
| Centro de Exhibiciones Marinas | ||||
| Explora | ||||
| Explora | ||||
| Explora | ||||
| Fundación Museo Arias Madrid | ||||
| Fundación Museo Arias Madrid | ||||
| Mariposario Metropolitano | ||||
| Mariposario Metropolitano | ||||
| Miraflores Visitors Center | ||||
| Miraflores Visitors Center | ||||
| Museo Afroantillano | ||||
| Museo Afroantillano | ||||
| Museo de Arte Contemporaneo | ||||
| Museo de Arte Contemporaneo | ||||
| Museo de Arte Religioso [Antiguo Convento de Santo Domingo] | ||||
| Museo de Arte Religioso [Antiguo Convento de Santo Domingo] | ||||
| Museo de Ciencias Naturales | ||||
| Museo de Ciencias Naturales | ||||
| Museo de La Chorrera | ||||
| Museo de la cultura democratica | ||||
| Museo de la cultura democratica | ||||
| Museo de la Esmeralda | ||||
| Museo de la Esmeralda | ||||
| Museo de la Libertad | ||||
| Museo de la Libertad | ||||
| Museo de la Mola | ||||
| Museo de la Mola | ||||
| Museo de la Plaza Mayor | ||||
| Museo de la Plaza Mayor | ||||
| Museo de la Plaza Mayor | ||||
| Museo Mercedario | ||||
| Museo Mercedario | ||||
| Panama Canal Museum | ||||
| Panama History Museum | ||||
| Panama History Museum |
Libraries in Balboa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admiralty | 0.0 | |||||
| Agencia Central Panameña de Publicaciones S.A. | 0.0 | |||||
| Bernardo Lombardo | 0.0 | |||||
| Bernardo Lombardo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblionet Parque Lefevre Miguel A. Ordoñez | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblionet Parque Lefevre Miguel A. Ordoñez | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblionet Parque Lefevre Miguel A. Ordoñez | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Eusebio A. Morales | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Interamericana Simón Bolívar | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Justo Arosemena | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Lucas Bárcenas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipial Noris Correa de Sanjur | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipial Noris Correa de Sanjur | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Nacional Ernesto J. Castillero | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Universidad Latina | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Universidad Latina | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Universidad Latina | 0.0 | |||||
| BP-Hortensio de Icaza | 0.0 | |||||
| FSU Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FSU Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Distexsa | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Distexsa | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Distexsa | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria La Preferida | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria Universitaria | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria y Novedades Emilio | 0.0 | |||||
| Tupper Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Balboa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadena de Frío de Panamá | |||||
| Cadena de Frío de Panamá | |||||
| CIM GROUP | |||||
| CIM GROUP | |||||
| CIM GROUP | |||||
| Feria libre | |||||
| Feria libre | |||||
| Feria libre | |||||
| Mercadito de buhonería | |||||
| Mercado de Artesanía | |||||
| Mercado de Artesanías de Balboa | |||||
| Mercado del Marisco | |||||
| Mercado El Cruce | |||||
| Mercado Público | |||||
| Mercado Publico San Felipe Neri | |||||
| Mercado Urbano | |||||
| Plaza Panamericana |
Hotels in Balboa
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Balboa
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Balboa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervecería La Rana Dorada | ||||
| El Perico Mañoso Brewing Co |
Stadiums & Teams in Balboa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Bernardo "Candela" Gil | ||
| Estadio Bernardo "Candela" Gil | ||
| Estadio de Balboa | ||
| Estadio Futuras Promesas | ||
| Estadio Futuras Promesas | ||
| Estadio Javier Cruz | ||
| Estadio Javier Cruz | ||
| Estadio Juan D. Arosemena | ||
| Estadio Maracaná | ||
| Estadio Municipal Andy Alonso | ||
| Estadio Municipal Andy Alonso | ||
| Estadio Nacional Rod Carew | ||
| Estadio Nacional Rod Carew | ||
| Estadio Olímpico Rommel Fernández Gutiérrez | ||
| Estadio Olímpico Rommel Fernández Gutiérrez |
Airports Near Balboa
21 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tocumen International Airport | PTY | Large Airport |
| Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport | ONX | Medium Airport |
| Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport | PAC | Medium Airport |
| Capt. Alex H. Bosquez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Captain Krish E. Persaud Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cartí Airport | CTE | Small Airport |
| Chame Mayor Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coral Lodge Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fernando Eleta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fort Sherman Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Joya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mandinga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nusatupo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Panamá Pacífico International Airport | BLB | Small Airport |
| Punta Cocos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Raul Arias Espinoza Airport | OTD | Small Airport |
| Rio Sidra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San José Island Airport | SIC | Small Airport |
| San Miguel Airport | NMG | Small Airport |
| Scarlett Martinez International Airport | RIH | Small Airport |
| Viveros Island Airport | IVI | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Balboa
86 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro De Diagnóstico Pediátrico | ||
| Centro De Diagnóstico Pediátrico | ||
| Centro de Medicina Integral Camino Real | ||
| Centro de Medicina Integral Camino Real | ||
| Centro de Salud de Pedregal | ||
| Centro de Salud Las Mañanitas | ||
| Centro Especializado de Medicina Física y Rehabilitación | ||
| Centro Médico | ||
| Centro Medico Andalucía | ||
| Centro Medico Andalucía | ||
| Centro Medico Atlantico | ||
| Centro Medico Atlantico | ||
| Centro Médico Bernardette | ||
| Centro Médico Bernardette | ||
| Centro Médico Bernardette | ||
| Centro Médico Bernardette | ||
| Centro Medico Dr. Beluche | ||
| Centro Medico Dr. Beluche | ||
| Centro Medico el Nazareno | ||
| Centro Médico Garibaldo | ||
| Centro Médico Garibaldo | ||
| Centro Medico La Gloria | ||
| Centro Medico La Gloria | ||
| Centro Médico Nazareth | ||
| Centro Médico Nazareth | ||
| Centro Medico Omega | ||
| Centro Medico Omega | ||
| Centro Medico Santa Isabel | ||
| Centro Medico Santa Isabel | ||
| Clinic Carballo | ||
| Clínica | ||
| Clínica Arango Orillac | ||
| Clínica Arango Orillac | ||
| Clínica Barres | ||
| Clínica Carballo No 2 | ||
| Clínica de Heridas | ||
| Clínica de los Bomberos | ||
| Clínica de Ortodoncia | ||
| Clínica de Ortodoncia | ||
| Clínica de Piel | ||
| Clínica de Piel | ||
| Clinica de plaza Tocumen | ||
| Clinica de Reabilitacion Ortopedica | ||
| Clínica Einstein | ||
| Clínica Einstein | ||
| Clinica Imagen Dento Facial San Fenando | ||
| Clinica Imagen Dento Facial San Fenando | ||
| Clínica Madre María | ||
| Clínica Madre María | ||
| Clínica Metropolis | ||
| Clínica Metropolis | ||
| Clinica Sagrado Corazon de Jesus | ||
| Clínica Sagrado Corazon de Jesus | ||
| Clínica Santa Elena | ||
| Clínica Villa Zaita | ||
| Clínica Villarreal | ||
| Clínica Villarreal | ||
| Consulta Externa Pediátrica | ||
| Consulta Externa Pediátrica | ||
| Doctor Integral | ||
| Doctor Integral | ||
| Feet & Shoes | ||
| Feet & Shoes | ||
| GMED Sport | ||
| Instituto Nacional de Medicina Física y Rehabilitación | ||
| IVI Panama | ||
| IVI Panama | ||
| Laboratorio Clinico Fernandez | ||
| Laboratorio de Análisis Especializado y Control de Calidad, S.A. | ||
| Laboratorio de Análisis Especializado y Control de Calidad, S.A. | ||
| Laboratorios Clinicos de Sedas, S.A. | ||
| Laboratorios Clinicos de Sedas, S.A. | ||
| Laser Clinical Laboratory | ||
| Laser Clinical Laboratory | ||
| Medicina General | ||
| Metroclinic's | ||
| MyClinic | ||
| MyClinic | ||
| Passenger Clinic | ||
| Policlínica General y Especializada | ||
| Policlínica General y Especializada | ||
| Shaddai Centro Médico | ||
| Shaddai Centro Médico | ||
| SINAPROC | ||
| SINAPROC | ||
| Tecnor Ortopedia |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Balboa
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Panama
13 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Balboa
What is the population of Balboa?
Balboa has a population of 807 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 146.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Balboa?
Balboa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 84.2 inches.