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Chepo, Panama

Panamá · Panama

Chepo is a small city in Panamá, Panama with a population of 12,912. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,912 Population 6/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
98.2 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About Chepo

Chepo is a town and corregimiento in Chepo District, Panamá Province, Panama with a population of 20,420 as of 2010. It is the seat of Chepo District. Its population as of 1990 was 8,971; its population as of 2000 was 12,734. It is located five kilometers south of the Inter-American Highway. It is a sprawling town that is nearly a suburb of Panama City. It contains a gas station, hospital, ATM, and a variety of stores. The Panamanian Minister of Public Work announced a new highway expansion connecting Pacora to Chepo

People

Population12,912
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain98.2 in/yr
Sunny Days162/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Population12,912
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates9.1702°, -79.1008°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvincePanamá
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation98.2 inches (2,493 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chepo

Chepo is a small city in Panama (Panamá) with a population of 12,912. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 98.2 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Climate in Chepo

Chepo has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (28.3°C), the coldest is Jan (26.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 2342 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.9°C / 80°F 23.8° / 30.7° 28.7
Feb 27.1°C / 81°F 23.7° / 31.5° 15.5
Mar 27.7°C / 82°F 24.2° / 32.5° 40.6
Apr 28.3°C / 83°F 25.1° / 32.6° 159.8
May 28.2°C / 83°F 25.6° / 31.9° 264.3
Jun 27.8°C / 82°F 25.5° / 30.8° 257.4
Jul 27.7°C / 82°F 25.4° / 30.7° 248.0
Aug 27.6°C / 82°F 25° / 30.4° 261.7
Sep 27.7°C / 82°F 25.1° / 30.7° 305.3
Oct 27.4°C / 81°F 25° / 30.6° 325.5
Nov 27.1°C / 81°F 24.4° / 30.3° 326.4
Dec 27.3°C / 81°F 24.8° / 30.4° 108.7
Chepo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 162 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 98.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above Panama avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days162 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area2,110.3 sq mi (5,465.7 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates9.1702°N, 79.1008°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.2"
158% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 14.29"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.94"

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 49 km
Feb 26, 2000 7 km SE of Narganá, Panama M6.1 68 km
Aug 29, 2023 56 km NNE of Narganá, Panama M5.5 111 km
Aug 13, 2003 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama M5.4 95 km
Jul 6, 2009 4 km NW of El Porvenir, Panama M5.3 48 km
Mar 16, 2002 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama M5.3 23 km
May 1, 2021 17 km NNE of Santa Isabel, Panama M5.1 58 km
May 3, 2023 9 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M5.0 66 km
Mar 3, 2022 61 km N of Narganá, Panama M5.0 110 km
May 4, 2017 15 km NW of Playón Chico, Panama M4.8 87 km
Nov 11, 1990 43 km NNE of Narganá, Panama M4.8 101 km
Oct 28, 2003 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama M4.8 136 km
Sep 9, 1993 34 km NE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 98 km
Feb 20, 2017 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama M4.7 99 km
Apr 9, 1994 15 km SE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 69 km
Sep 24, 1991 12 km E of Narganá, Panama M4.7 75 km
Aug 22, 2004 10 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 62 km
Nov 6, 1999 27 km N of Narganá, Panama M4.7 78 km
Feb 9, 2011 9 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama M4.6 70 km
Mar 7, 2012 9 km N of Tubualá, Panama M4.6 48 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 1 272 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 3 219 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 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (135 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 135 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 2.6 in
February 79°F (26°C) 1.3 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in Warmest
May 80°F (26°C) 12.0 in
June 79°F (26°C) 11.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 9.4 in
August 78°F (26°C) 10.8 in
September 78°F (25°C) 11.7 in
October 77°F (25°C) 14.3 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 13.6 in Coldest
December 77°F (25°C) 6.3 in

Chepo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in November to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 98.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.3") and March the driest (0.9").

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Colleges & Universities in Chepo

Institution Type Founded Website
Universidad de Panamá - Sede de Panamá Este University - ,

Schools in Chepo

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Regional de Panamá Este - - - -
Colegio Venancio Fenosa Pascual - - - -
C.E.B.G José Gabriel Duque - - - -
C. E. Santa Isabel - - - -
Escuela Primaria Bethel - - - -
Colegio Venancio Fenosa Pascual - - - -
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Radio Stations near Chepo

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 Chepo

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 Chepo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal de Pacora

Hotels in Chepo

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Las Orquideas Apartahotel

Restaurants in Chepo

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Comedor
Domino's Pizza
Los Arrieros
Restaurante Yuyie

Cafes in Chepo

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bohio Sabor Interiorano
Fda San Cristobal
Hasta Media Noche
Los Compas Santeños
Panadería Miski
Refresquería

Clinics in Chepo

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinica Dental Pimentel
Consultorio clínico Batista

Bus Stations in Chepo

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Piquera de Buses - San Cristóbal

Gas Stations in Chepo

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estación de servicio Puma
PA #736376529
PA #736376530
Terpel
Terpel Chepo Centro

Banks in Chepo

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Nacional
Banitsmo
Caja De Ahorro

Shopping Malls in Chepo

7 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro Agropecuario De Chepo
City Mall
Cosan, R. L.
El Triunfo
La Victoria
Plaza de Chepo
Super Centro Flor Del Este

Gyms in Chepo

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gymaxion Chepo

Airports Near Chepo

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tocumen International AirportPTYLarge Airport
Marcos A. Gelabert International AirportPACMedium Airport
Capt. Alex H. Bosquez Airport-Small Airport
Cartí AirportCTESmall Airport
Coral Lodge Airport-Small Airport
Corazón de Jesús AirportCZJSmall Airport
La Joya Airport-Small Airport
Mandinga Airport-Small Airport
Nusatupo Airport-Small Airport
Panamá Pacífico International AirportBLBSmall Airport
Raul Arias Espinoza AirportOTDSmall Airport
Río Azúcar Airport-Small Airport
Rio Sidra Airport-Small Airport
Río Tigre Airport-Small Airport
San Miguel AirportNMGSmall Airport
Ticantiquí AirportTJCSmall Airport
Tupile Airport-Small Airport
Viveros Island AirportIVISmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Chepo

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Policentro MINSA - Chepo

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chepo

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Bautista de Chepo
San Cristóbal
Templo Fuente de Agua viva

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 Chepo

What is the population of Chepo?

Chepo has a population of 12,912 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 2,110.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chepo?

Chepo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 162 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 98.2 inches.

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