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Changuinola, Panama
Bocas del Toro Province · Panama
Changuinola is a small city in Bocas del Toro Province, Panama with a population of 17,997. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About Changuinola
Changuinola is a city in the Bocas del Toro Province of Panama and seat city of the Changuinola District. The city attracts tourists as a popular gateway to Bocas Town and nearby cities Almirante and Chiriqui Grande.
Changuinola is surrounded by Changuinola River and extensive banana plantations.
People
Climate
| Population | 17,997 |
| Population Density | 483 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.4300°, -82.5200° |
| 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 | 115.2 inches (2,927 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Changuinola
Changuinola is a small city in Panama (Bocas del Toro Province) with a population of 17,997. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 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 115.2 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Climate in Changuinola
Changuinola has an average annual temperature of 25.5°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (26.1°C), the coldest is Feb (24.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 3506 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.6°F |
| 46% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 127 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 37.3 sq mi (96.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 483/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.4300°N, 82.5200°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 | 67 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 60 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 110 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 105 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 53 km |
| 1798 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 95 km |
| 1746 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 95 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (152 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 152 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 158 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 190 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 7.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | Driest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 10.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 12.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 12.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 10.5 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 12.2 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 10.9 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 11.7 in |
Changuinola has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 115.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.4") and February the driest (5.3").
Colleges & Universities in Changuinola
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| INADE | College | — | — |
| Universidad de Panamá - Sede de Bocas del Toro | University | — | — |
| Universidad del Istmo | University | — | — |
| Universidad ISAE | University | — | — |
| Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá | University | — | — |
Schools in Changuinola
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela San San Puente | — | — | — | — |
| Changuinola American Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Finca 41 | — | — | — | — |
| I.P.T. Bocas del Toro | — | — | — | — |
| C.E.B.G 4 de Abril | — | — | — | — |
| C.E.B.G Finca 67 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Adventista Bilingüe de Changuinola | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Changinola | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Finca 11 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Finca 66 | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Changuinola
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asociación Agroindustrial de Productores de Cacao | |||||
| Mercado Internacional de Sixaola | |||||
| Saturday feria | |||||
| shopping |
Hotels in Changuinola
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Changuinola
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Changuinola
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Changuinola
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Changuinola
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Changuinola
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Changuinola
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Changuinola
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BriBri Springs Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Changuinola
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Changuinola
15 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 |
| Limón International Airport | LIO | 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 |
| Potrero Grande Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| San Vito de Java Airport | TOO | Small Airport |
| Shiroles Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sixaola Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Changuinola
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Santa Isabel de Hungría | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Mezquita |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Panama
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What is the population of Changuinola?
Changuinola has a population of 17,997 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 483 people per square mile, spread across 37.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Changuinola?
Changuinola 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 127 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 115.2 inches.