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Chimán, Panama

Panamá · Panama

Chimán is a small town in Panamá, Panama with a population of 786. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

786 Population 3/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
87.5 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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People

Population786
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain87.5 in/yr
Sunny Days179/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population786
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates8.7160°, -78.6334°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvincePanamá
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation87.5 inches (2,222 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chimán

Chimán is a small town in Panama (Panamá) with a population of 786. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.5 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Chimán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 179 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above Panama avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days179 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area237.6 sq mi (615.3 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates8.7160°N, 78.6334°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.5"
130% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 13.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 26, 2000 7 km SE of Narganá, Panama M6.1 78 km
Jul 4, 2009 4 km NNW of El Porvenir, Panama M6.1 104 km
Jun 7, 2002 22 km WNW of Puerto Obaldía, Panama M5.6 111 km
Aug 29, 2023 56 km NNE of Narganá, Panama M5.5 137 km
Jul 6, 2009 4 km NW of El Porvenir, Panama M5.3 104 km
Mar 16, 2002 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama M5.3 49 km
May 1, 2021 17 km NNE of Santa Isabel, Panama M5.1 123 km
Feb 18, 2018 73 km W of Jaqué, Panama M5.1 128 km
Mar 3, 2022 61 km N of Narganá, Panama M5.0 143 km
May 3, 2023 9 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M5.0 74 km
Jan 20, 2020 53 km WSW of Jaqué, Panama M4.9 149 km
Nov 11, 1990 43 km NNE of Narganá, Panama M4.8 124 km
May 4, 2017 15 km NW of Playón Chico, Panama M4.8 82 km
Apr 9, 1994 15 km SE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 71 km
Aug 22, 2004 10 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 71 km
Sep 24, 1991 12 km E of Narganá, Panama M4.7 81 km
Feb 20, 2017 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama M4.7 82 km
Nov 6, 1999 27 km N of Narganá, Panama M4.7 108 km
Oct 10, 1996 3 km WNW of Corozal, Panama M4.7 124 km
Sep 9, 1993 34 km NE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
1988 Joan:miriam Category 3 282 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 100 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (170 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in
February 80°F (26°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 0.7 in
April 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in Warmest
May 80°F (27°C) 10.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 10.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 9.9 in
August 79°F (26°C) 9.3 in
September 79°F (26°C) 11.0 in
October 79°F (26°C) 13.6 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 12.6 in
December 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in Coldest

Chimán has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in December to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 87.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.6") and February the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Chimán

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela José Sotero Angulo
Escuela Maje
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Airports Near Chimán

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Achutupu AirportACUSmall Airport
Ailigandí AirportAILSmall Airport
Cartí AirportCTESmall Airport
Corazón de Jesús AirportCZJSmall Airport
Corazón de Jesús AirportSmall Airport
Fernando Eleta AirportSmall Airport
Garachiné AirportGHESmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
Mamitupu AirportMPISmall Airport
Mandinga AirportSmall Airport
Miraflores AirportSmall Airport
Nusatupo AirportSmall Airport
Ogobsucum AirportOGMSmall Airport
Playón Chico AirportPYCSmall Airport
Punta Cocos AirportSmall Airport
Punta Patiño AirstripSmall Airport
Raul Arias Espinoza AirportOTDSmall Airport
Río Azúcar AirportSmall Airport
Rio Sidra AirportSmall Airport
Río Tigre AirportSmall Airport
Sambú AirportSAXSmall Airport
San José Island AirportSICSmall Airport
San Miguel AirportNMGSmall Airport
Ticantiquí AirportTJCSmall Airport
Tupile AirportSmall Airport
Ustupu AirportUTUSmall Airport
Viveros Island AirportIVISmall Airport
Wannukandi AirportNBLSmall Airport
Wannukandi AirportSmall Airport

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 Chimán

What is the population of Chimán?

Chimán has a population of 786 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 237.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chimán?

Chimán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 179 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 87.5 inches.

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