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Chiriquí Grande, Panama
Bocas del Toro Province · Panama
Chiriquí Grande is a small town in Bocas del Toro Province, Panama with a population of 1,525. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Chiriquí Grande
Chiriquí Grande is a corregimiento in Chiriquí Grande District, Bocas del Toro Province, Panama. It is the seat of Chiriquí Grande District. It has a land area of 58.8 square kilometres (22.7 sq mi) and had a population of 3,014 as of 2010, giving it a population density of 51.2 inhabitants per square kilometre (133/sq mi). Its population as of 1990 was 7,637; its population as of 2000 was 2,069. The town is located on the southern shore of Chiriquí Lagoon and its port serves as the northern terminus of the Trans-Panama pipeline.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,525 |
| Population Density | 67 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.9494°, -82.1171° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Bocas del Toro Province |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 119.5 inches (3,035 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chiriquí Grande
Chiriquí Grande is a small town in Panama (Bocas del Toro Province) with a population of 1,525. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 119.5 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.9°F |
| 44% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 123 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 22.7 sq mi (58.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 67/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.9494°N, 82.1171°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 | 133 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 74 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 114 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 122 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 112 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 126 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 109 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 115 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 8.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 12.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 12.3 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 11.3 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 14.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 11.8 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 9.9 in |
Chiriquí Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 119.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.5") and March the driest (3.2").
Colleges & Universities in Chiriquí Grande
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instituto Profesional y Técnico Chiriquí Grande | College | — | — |
Schools in Chiriquí Grande
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Dionisia G. De Ayarza | — | — | — | — |
Libraries in Chiriquí Grande
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Chiriquí Grande
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Chiriquí Grande
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chiriquí Grande
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chiriquí Grande
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Chiriquí Grande
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chiriquí Grande
13 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 |
| Enrique Malek International Airport | DAV | Medium Airport |
| Alvaro Berroa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Deborah Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 32 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 45 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 67 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Ceiba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Fátima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cabezona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto Armuelles Airport | AML | Small Airport |
| Sixaola Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chiriquí Grande
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parróquia San José |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Chiriquí Grande?
Chiriquí Grande has a population of 1,525 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 67 people per square mile, spread across 22.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chiriquí Grande?
Chiriquí Grande has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 123 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 119.5 inches.