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Cartí Sugtupu, Panama
Guna Yala · Panama
Cartí Sugtupu is a small town in Guna Yala, Panama with a population of 1,050. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Cartí Sugtupu
Gardi Sugdub, also spelled Cartí Sugtupu, is an island in the San Blas Archipelago in the Panamanian comarca indígena of Guna Yala, 400m long and 150m wide. It is the southernmost and largest of four populated Carti Islands, and lies 1200m off the northern coast of mainland Panama. The island houses a small harbour and a museum, as well as a now-disused schoolhouse. Its indigenous inhabitants are Guna.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,050 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.4707°, -78.9612° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Guna Yala |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 102.2 inches (2,595 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cartí Sugtupu
Cartí Sugtupu is a small town in Panama (Guna Yala) with a population of 1,050. 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 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 102.2 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 152 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 128.1 sq mi (331.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.4707°N, 78.9612°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1882 | SAN BLAS ARCHIPELAGO | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 100 | 59 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (166 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 10.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 10.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 10.1 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 12.9 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 13.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 10.1 in |
Cartí Sugtupu has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in November to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 102.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.3") and March the driest (0.8").
Schools in Cartí Sugtupu
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Educativo Saila Clonibiginya | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Saila Olonibiginya | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Cartí Sugtupu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guna yala museo | ||||
| Museum of Kuna Cultura |
Restaurants in Cartí Sugtupu
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Cartí Sugtupu
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Cartí Sugtupu
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tocumen International Airport | PTY | Large Airport |
| Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport | PAC | Medium Airport |
| Capt. Alex H. Bosquez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cartí Airport | CTE | Small Airport |
| Coral Lodge Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Corazón de Jesús Airport | CZJ | Small Airport |
| La Joya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mandinga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nusatupo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Panamá Pacífico International Airport | BLB | Small Airport |
| Playón Chico Airport | PYC | Small Airport |
| Río Azúcar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rio Sidra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Río Tigre Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ticantiquí Airport | TJC | Small Airport |
| Tupile Airport | — | 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 Cartí Sugtupu?
Cartí Sugtupu has a population of 1,050 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 128.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cartí Sugtupu?
Cartí Sugtupu 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 79°F in July. The area receives 152 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 102.2 inches.