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Bocas del Toro, Panama
Bocas del Toro Province · Panama
Bocas del Toro is a small city in Bocas del Toro Province, Panama with a population of 5,380. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About Bocas del Toro
Bocas del Toro is a province of Panama. Its area is 4,643.9 square kilometers, comprising the mainland and nine main islands. The province consists of the Bocas del Toro Archipelago, Almirante Bay, Chiriquí Lagoon, and adjacent mainland. The capital is the city of Bocas del Toro on Colón Island. Other major cities or towns include Almirante and Changuinola. The province has a population of 159,228 as of 2023.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,380 |
| Population Density | 150 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.3403°, -82.2420° |
| 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 Bocas del Toro
Bocas del Toro is a small city in Panama (Bocas del Toro Province) with a population of 5,380. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 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 | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 35.9 sq mi (93.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 150/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.3403°N, 82.2420°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 | 99 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 39 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 127 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 120 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 85 km |
| 1798 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
| 1746 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (184 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 184 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 190 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 |
Bocas del Toro 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 Bocas del Toro
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Habla Ya Spanish School | — | — | — | — |
| Spanish by the Sea - Bocas del Toro | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Rogelio Ibarra | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela República de Nicaragua | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Bocas del Toro
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Bocas del Toro
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plastic Bottle Village |
Libraries in Bocas del Toro
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 |
Hotels in Bocas del Toro
37 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bocas del Toro
55 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bocas del Toro
15 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bocas del Toro
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Bocas del Toro
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bocas del Toro
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bocas del Toro
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Bocas del Toro
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Bocas del Toro
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bocas del Toro
14 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 |
| Coto 47 Airport | OTR | 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 |
| Pandora Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Vito de Java Airport | TOO | Small Airport |
| Shiroles Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sixaola Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bocas del Toro
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Mail Boxes Etc. |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bocas del Toro
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Catedral Nuestra Señora Carmen | |
| Iglesia Metodista | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Panama
13 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Bocas del Toro
What is the population of Bocas del Toro?
Bocas del Toro has a population of 5,380 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 150 people per square mile, spread across 35.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bocas del Toro?
Bocas del Toro 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.