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Bastimentos, Panama
Bocas del Toro Province · Panama
Bastimentos is a small town in Bocas del Toro Province, Panama with a population of 738. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bastimentos
Bastimentos Island is an island with eponymous town, and corregimiento located in the Bocas del Toro District and archipelago of Bocas del Toro Province, Panama. The island is about 62 square kilometres (24 sq mi), one of the largest in Panama.
Bastimentos had a population of 1,954 as of 2010, giving it a population density of 31.4 inhabitants per square kilometre (81/sq mi). Its population as of 1990 was 988; its population as of 2000 was 1,344.
People
Climate
| Population | 738 |
| Population Density | 21 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.3486°, -82.2109° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Bocas del Toro Province |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 109.4 inches (2,779 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bastimentos
Bastimentos is a small town in Panama (Bocas del Toro Province) with a population of 738. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 109.4 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.7°F |
| 46% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 138 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 35.9 sq mi (93.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.3486°N, 82.2109°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 | 102 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 36 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 130 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 123 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 88 km |
| 1798 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
| 1746 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (186 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 186 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 193 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 6.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 10.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 11.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 12.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.8 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 11.1 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 11.3 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 11.4 in |
Bastimentos has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 109.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.9") and March the driest (4.7").
Schools in Bastimentos
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bastimentos school | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Bastimentos
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plastic Bottle Village |
Libraries in Bastimentos
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 |
Hotels in Bastimentos
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bastimentos
9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bastimentos
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bastimentos
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Bastimentos
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Bastimentos
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bastimentos
12 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 |
| Alvaro Berroa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Amubri Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Deborah Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Don Diego Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 32 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 45 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 67 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Vito de Java Airport | TOO | Small Airport |
| Shiroles Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sixaola Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bastimentos
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día | |
| Iglesia Metodista |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Panama
13 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Bastimentos
What is the population of Bastimentos?
Bastimentos has a population of 738 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 35.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bastimentos?
Bastimentos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 138 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 109.4 inches.