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Burica, Panama

Chiriquí Province · Panama

Burica is a small town in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 1,360. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

1,360 Population 16/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
130.4 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About Burica

Burica is a town in the Chiriquí province of Panama.

People

Population1,360
Density16/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain130.4 in/yr
Sunny Days144/yr
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Population1,360
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Coordinates8.0339°, -82.8687°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceChiriquí Province
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation130.4 inches (3,311 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Burica

Burica is a small town in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 1,360. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 130.4 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Burica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 144 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 130.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.5°F
45% above Panama avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days144 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area85.9 sq mi (222.5 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates8.0339°N, 82.8687°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 130.4"
243% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 25.28"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

710 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 28, 2025.

Jul 21, 2021 71 km S of Burica, Panama M6.7 72 km
May 13, 2014 110 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 111 km
May 8, 1990 127 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 128 km
Jul 31, 2002 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 14 km
Jun 16, 2002 55 km WSW of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica M6.4 149 km
Apr 28, 1990 8 km SSE of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica M6.4 118 km
May 18, 1992 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 90 km
Apr 4, 2023 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 79 km
Apr 11, 2003 124 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.2 125 km
Mar 21, 2025 124 km SSE of Burica, Panama M6.2 125 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 49 km
Feb 4, 2004 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama M6.1 36 km
Jul 17, 2021 135 km S of Burica, Panama M6.1 136 km
Apr 30, 2011 143 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.1 144 km
Aug 25, 2001 45 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.1 46 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 59 km
Aug 7, 2002 20 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.0 21 km
May 12, 2019 1 km W of Breñón, Panama M6.0 66 km
Oct 22, 2009 147 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.0 149 km
Feb 5, 1995 137 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.0 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m 41 km
1941 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.2 m 6 83 km
1983 COSTA RICA Earthquake 0.1 m 6 76 km
1941 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m 135 km
1962 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m 13 km
1854 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Eruption + Earthquake 54 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 2.2 in
February 79°F (26°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in
April 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in Warmest
May 80°F (27°C) 13.2 in
June 78°F (26°C) 12.6 in
July 78°F (26°C) 13.7 in
August 78°F (26°C) 15.2 in
September 78°F (25°C) 16.4 in
October 77°F (25°C) 25.3 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 16.9 in Coldest
December 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in

Burica has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in November to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 130.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (25.3") and February the driest (1.3").

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Radio Stations near Burica

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Libraries in Burica

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Farmacia Herrera0.0
Generosa Valdés0.0

Stadiums & Teams in Burica

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Burica

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Coto 47 AirportOTRMedium Airport
Enrique Malek International AirportDAVMedium Airport
Golfito AirportGLFMedium Airport
Puerto Jimenez AirportPJMMedium Airport
Alvaro Berroa AirportSmall Airport
Cangrejo Verde AirportSmall Airport
Carate AirportSmall Airport
Finca 63 (Coto 63) AirportSmall Airport
Finca Blanco AirportSmall Airport
Finca Ceiba AirportSmall Airport
Finca Fátima AirportSmall Airport
La Cabezona AirportSmall Airport
Laurel AirportSmall Airport
Puerto Armuelles AirportAMLSmall Airport
Punta Banco AirportSmall Airport
Rancho del Mar AirportSmall Airport
Sirena AirportSmall Airport

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Mines
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Panama

🇵🇦 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 Burica

What is the population of Burica?

Burica has a population of 1,360 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 85.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Burica?

Burica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 144 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 130.4 inches.

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