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Boquete, Panama

Chiriquí Province · Panama

Boquete is a small city in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 6,123. Elevation: 3,711 ft (1,131 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

6,123 Population 425/sq mi density
3,711 ft Elevation 1,131 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
115.2 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About Boquete

Boquete

Boquete is a small mountain town in Panama. It is located in the westernmost Province of Chiriquí, about 60 kilometres (37 mi) from the border with Costa Rica, and lies on the Caldera River, in Panama's green mountain highlands. Because of its elevation, some 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) above sea level, its climate is cooler than that of the lowlands. Its scenic location, temperature, and natural environment make it popular with Panamanians and attracts tourists and retirees from all over the world.

People

Population6,123
Density425/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain115.2 in/yr
Sunny Days150/yr
Elevation3,711 ft (1,131 m)
Population6,123
Population Density425 / sq mi
Elevation3,711 ft (1,131 m)
Coordinates8.7802°, -82.4414°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceChiriquí Province
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation115.2 inches (2,926 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Boquete

Boquete is a small city in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 6,123. The city sits at an elevation of 3,711 feet (1,131 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 115.2 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Boquete enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 150 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 115.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,711 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above Panama avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days150 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,711 ft (1,131 m)
Area14.4 sq mi (37.3 km²)
Population Density425/sq mi
Coordinates8.7802°N, 82.4414°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 115.2"
203% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 20.12"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

648 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 6, 2025.

Apr 22, 1991 34 km S of Limón, Costa Rica M7.6 122 km
Jul 31, 2002 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 102 km
Apr 28, 1990 8 km SSE of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica M6.4 117 km
May 18, 1992 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 149 km
Apr 4, 2023 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 135 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 49 km
May 4, 1991 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.2 85 km
Aug 25, 2001 45 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.1 133 km
Nov 9, 2001 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.1 97 km
Feb 4, 2004 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama M6.1 67 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 112 km
May 12, 2019 1 km W of Breñón, Panama M6.0 46 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 94 km
Aug 7, 2002 20 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.0 115 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 90 km
May 1, 2006 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama M5.9 84 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 91 km
Nov 17, 1998 41 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M5.9 129 km
Jun 30, 2005 3 km W of Progreso, Panama M5.9 60 km
Aug 3, 2002 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.8 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Otto Category 3 248 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 90 122 km
1916 BOCAS DEL TORO Earthquake 1.3 m 103 km
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m 87 km
1941 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.2 m 6 84 km
1983 COSTA RICA Earthquake 0.1 m 6 73 km
1962 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m 93 km
1854 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Eruption + Earthquake 69 km
1822 MATINA Earthquake 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 2.0 in Driest
February 67°F (20°C) 2.1 in
March 69°F (21°C) 2.2 in
April 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in Warmest
May 69°F (21°C) 13.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 14.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 10.5 in
August 68°F (20°C) 13.4 in
September 67°F (20°C) 15.1 in
October 67°F (20°C) 20.1 in Wettest
November 67°F (19°C) 11.9 in
December 66°F (19°C) 4.9 in Coldest

Boquete has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 66°F in December to 70°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 115.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (20.1") and January the driest (2.0").

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Radio Stations near Boquete

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHT FM 107.7 entretenimiento, musica MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Boquete

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Potrerillos
Museo Regional de Gualaca
Sitio Arqueológico y parque temático Barriles

Libraries in Boquete

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Publica Minerva Urriola0.0
Library Boquete0.0

Farmers Markets in Boquete

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercando Público Cadena de Frío

Hotels in Boquete

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Buena Vista Boquete
Hotel Central Boquete
Hotel Escondido
La Casa de la Abuela
Paladar
Villa A Hugo Bottin

Restaurants in Boquete

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Apizza Pizzeria
Art Cafe
Butcher Chophouse
La Posada Boqueteña
Lounge 23
Mar de Grau
Otto Gastronomia Italiana
Restaurant Jenny
RetroGusto
Tre Scalini

Cafes in Boquete

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Central
Cafe Ruiz
Kotowa Chocolate Victoria

Dentists in Boquete

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Médico Dental

Veterinaries in Boquete

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica y Farmacia Veterinaria San José #2

Breweries in Boquete

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Boquete Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Boquete

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Boquete

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International AirportBOCMedium Airport
Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International AirportCHXMedium Airport
Coto 47 AirportOTRMedium Airport
Enrique Malek International AirportDAVMedium Airport
Golfito AirportGLFMedium Airport
Alvaro Berroa AirportSmall Airport
Amubri AirportSmall Airport
Cangrejo Verde AirportSmall Airport
Deborah AirportSmall Airport
Finca 32 AirportSmall Airport
Finca 63 (Coto 63) AirportSmall Airport
Finca 67 AirportSmall Airport
Finca Blanco AirportSmall Airport
Finca Ceiba AirportSmall Airport
Finca Fátima AirportSmall Airport
La Cabezona AirportSmall Airport
Laurel AirportSmall Airport
Potrero Grande AirfieldSmall Airport
Puerto Armuelles AirportAMLSmall Airport
Punta Banco AirportSmall Airport
Rancho del Mar AirportSmall Airport
San Vito de Java AirportTOOSmall Airport
Sixaola AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Boquete

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Evangélica Nober
Paz Y Bien
Primera Iglesia Bautista de Boquete

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Panama
Elevation
1,200 m (3,937 ft)

🇵🇦 About Panama

Capital Panama City
Population 4,176,873
Area 78,200 km²
GDP (USD) $83,812,155,244
GDP per capita $18,797
HDI 0.820
Life expectancy 79.6 years
Internet users 68.6%
Urban population 65.9%
Currency PAB (Balboa)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +507
TLD .pa
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Panama

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 9 Martyr's Day Martyr's Day
Feb 16 Carnival Carnival
Feb 17 Carnival Carnival
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Separation Day Separation Day
Nov 4 Flag Day Flag Day
Nov 5 Colon Day Colón Day
Nov 10 Shout in Villa de los Santos Shout in Villa de los Santos
Nov 28 Independence Day Independence Day
Dec 8 Mother's Day Mother's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boquete

What is the population of Boquete?

Boquete has a population of 6,123 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 425 people per square mile, spread across 14.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Boquete?

Boquete enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 150 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 115.2 inches.

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