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Barranco, Panama
Bocas del Toro Province · Panama
Barranco is a small town in Bocas del Toro Province, Panama with a population of 1,398. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 1,398 |
| Population Density | 22 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.5198°, -82.7042° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Bocas del Toro Province |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 117.2 inches (2,977 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Barranco
Barranco is a small town in Panama (Bocas del Toro Province) with a population of 1,398. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 117.2 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.2°F |
| 45% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 123 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 65.2 sq mi (168.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.5198°N, 82.7042°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 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 | 44 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 78 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 106 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 103 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 136 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 118 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 33 km |
| 1798 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 79 km |
| 1746 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 79 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (129 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 129 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 136 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 168 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 184 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 8.5 in | |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 10.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 11.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 12.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 10.6 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 11.5 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 11.7 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 12.1 in | Coldest |
Barranco has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in December to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 117.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.4") and March the driest (5.7").
Schools in Barranco
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.E.B.G Quebrada Canela | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Barranco Medio | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Barranco
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Casino 98.3FM (CR) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Casino (CR) | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Barranco
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo del Cacao - Cocoa Trails |
Farmers Markets in Barranco
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asociación Agroindustrial de Productores de Cacao | |||||
| Mercado Internacional de Sixaola | |||||
| Saturday feria | |||||
| shopping |
Breweries in Barranco
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BriBri Springs Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Barranco
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Barranco
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport | BOC | Medium Airport |
| Buenos Aires Airport | BAI | Medium Airport |
| Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport | CHX | Medium Airport |
| Limón International Airport | LIO | Medium Airport |
| Alvaro Berroa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Amubri Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bataan (Monte Libano) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Deborah Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dieciocho Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Don Diego Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 32 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 45 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 67 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pandora Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Potrero Grande Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Salama Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Vito de Java Airport | TOO | Small Airport |
| Shiroles Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sixaola Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Barranco?
Barranco has a population of 1,398 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 65.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Barranco?
Barranco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 123 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 117.2 inches.