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Chepillo, Panama

Panamá · Panama

Chepillo is a small town in Panamá, Panama with a population of 255. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

255 Population 3/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
80.9 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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People

Population255
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain80.9 in/yr
Sunny Days190/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population255
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates8.9540°, -79.1286°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvincePanamá
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation80.9 inches (2,056 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chepillo

Chepillo is a small town in Panama (Panamá) with a population of 255. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 80.9 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Chepillo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 190 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.2°F
49% above Panama avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days190 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area100.8 sq mi (260.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates8.9540°N, 79.1286°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.9"
113% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 13.19"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

154 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 5, 2025.

Jul 4, 2009 4 km NNW of El Porvenir, Panama M6.1 73 km
Feb 26, 2000 7 km SE of Narganá, Panama M6.1 83 km
Aug 29, 2023 56 km NNE of Narganá, Panama M5.5 132 km
Aug 13, 2003 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama M5.4 100 km
Jul 6, 2009 4 km NW of El Porvenir, Panama M5.3 72 km
Mar 16, 2002 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama M5.3 21 km
May 1, 2021 17 km NNE of Santa Isabel, Panama M5.1 82 km
Mar 3, 2022 61 km N of Narganá, Panama M5.0 132 km
May 3, 2023 9 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M5.0 80 km
Nov 11, 1990 43 km NNE of Narganá, Panama M4.8 121 km
Oct 28, 2003 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama M4.8 142 km
May 4, 2017 15 km NW of Playón Chico, Panama M4.8 99 km
Sep 9, 1993 34 km NE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 115 km
Sep 7, 2015 20 km NE of Metetí, Panama M4.7 148 km
Aug 22, 2004 10 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 76 km
Feb 20, 2017 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama M4.7 74 km
Apr 9, 1994 15 km SE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 81 km
Nov 6, 1999 27 km N of Narganá, Panama M4.7 98 km
Sep 24, 1991 12 km E of Narganá, Panama M4.7 90 km
Mar 7, 2012 9 km N of Tubualá, Panama M4.6 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
1996 Cesar Category 1 296 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 3 242 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 100 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (122 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 122 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 1.1 in
February 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 0.7 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.3 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
June 80°F (27°C) 10.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 7.7 in
August 80°F (27°C) 9.7 in
September 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in
October 79°F (26°C) 13.2 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 12.3 in Coldest
December 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in

Chepillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in November to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 81.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.2") and February the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Chepillo

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Ciro Rivera
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Radio Stations near Chepillo

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Beat Life Panama 80s, 90s AAC+ 64 kbps
Antena 8 100.1 FM 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 128 kbps
Ultra Stereo 98.9 FM AAC 32 kbps
TVN Radio AAC 213 kbps

Libraries in Chepillo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblionet Ismael Villar, San Martin0.0
Biblionet Rosa María Jaen Del Castillo, San Martin0.0
Bilioteca Municipal Jose Gabriel Duque0.0

Farmers Markets in Chepillo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal de Pacora
Plaza Panamericana

Airports Near Chepillo

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tocumen International AirportPTYLarge Airport
Enrique Adolfo Jimenez AirportONXMedium Airport
Marcos A. Gelabert International AirportPACMedium Airport
Capt. Alex H. Bosquez AirportSmall Airport
Cartí AirportCTESmall Airport
Chame Mayor AirportSmall Airport
Coral Lodge AirportSmall Airport
Corazón de Jesús AirportCZJSmall Airport
Fernando Eleta AirportSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
Mandinga AirportSmall Airport
Nusatupo AirportSmall Airport
Panamá Pacífico International AirportBLBSmall Airport
Punta Cocos AirportSmall Airport
Raul Arias Espinoza AirportOTDSmall Airport
Río Azúcar AirportSmall Airport
Rio Sidra AirportSmall Airport
Río Tigre AirportSmall Airport
San José Island AirportSICSmall Airport
San Miguel AirportNMGSmall Airport
Ticantiquí AirportTJCSmall Airport
Viveros Island AirportIVISmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Chepillo

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Policentro MINSA - Chepo

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 Chepillo

What is the population of Chepillo?

Chepillo has a population of 255 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 100.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chepillo?

Chepillo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 190 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 80.9 inches.

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