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Boca de Balsa, Panama
Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca · Panama
Boca de Balsa is a small town in Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca, Panama with a population of 304. Elevation: 722 ft (220 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
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About Boca de Balsa
Boca de Balsa is a corregimiento in Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca in the Republic of Panama.
People
Climate
| Population | 304 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.5300°, -82.0313° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 119.5 inches (3,035 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Boca de Balsa
Boca de Balsa is a small town in Panama (Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca) with a population of 304. The city sits at an elevation of 722 feet (220 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 119.5 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 71.6°F |
| 33% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 139 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Area | 250.1 sq mi (647.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.5300°N, 82.0313°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 119 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 78 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 130 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 118 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 99 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 107 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 12.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 13.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 11.3 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 13.9 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 15.1 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 19.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 13.2 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 6.9 in | Coldest |
Boca de Balsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 70°F in December to 73°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 119.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (19.2") and March the driest (2.0").
Stadiums & Teams in Boca de Balsa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Boca de Balsa
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Enrique Malek International Airport | DAV | Medium Airport |
| Alvaro Berroa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Fátima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cabezona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pixvae Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Panama
13 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Boca de Balsa?
Boca de Balsa has a population of 304 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 250.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Boca de Balsa?
Boca de Balsa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 139 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 119.5 inches.