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Cochea Abajo, Panama
Chiriquí Province · Panama
Cochea Abajo is a small town in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 435. Elevation: 423 ft (129 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 435 |
| Population Density | 15 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 423 ft (129 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.5070°, -82.3604° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Chiriquí Province |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 126.5 inches (3,214 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cochea Abajo
Cochea Abajo is a small town in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 435. The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet (129 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 126.5 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.6°F |
| 44% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 423 ft (129 m) |
| Area | 29.3 sq mi (75.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.5070°N, 82.3604°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 128 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 58 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 95 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 83 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 71 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 70 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 13.9 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 14.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 11.8 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 14.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 14.6 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 21.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 13.5 in | Coldest |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 5.2 in |
Cochea Abajo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in November to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 121.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (21.9") and January the driest (1.5").
Schools in Cochea Abajo
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Educativo Marcelino Samudio | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Cochea Abajo
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHT FM 107.7 | entretenimiento, musica | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Cochea Abajo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiguo Museo José Domingo de Obaldia | ||||
| Fort David | ||||
| Fundación Cultural Gallegos | ||||
| Museo al Ferrocarril | ||||
| Museo del Barrio y Antigüedades La Casona | ||||
| Museo Potrerillos | ||||
| Museo Regional de Gualaca |
Libraries in Cochea Abajo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca FCA | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Las Lomas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Octavio Méndez Pereira | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Santiago Anguizola Delgado | 0.0 | |||||
| Doctor Victor Levi Lasso | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cochea Abajo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hbo Quick | |||||
| Mercadito La Bendición | |||||
| Mercadito Octavo Este | |||||
| Mercadito Zuny | |||||
| Mercado del Marisco | |||||
| Mercado Público | |||||
| Mercado Público | |||||
| Mercado Público Cadena de Frío | |||||
| Ventas La Solución |
Stadiums & Teams in Cochea Abajo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cochea Abajo
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Coto 47 Airport | OTR | Medium Airport |
| Enrique Malek International Airport | DAV | Medium Airport |
| Alvaro Berroa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cangrejo Verde Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 63 (Coto 63) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Blanco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Ceiba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Fátima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cabezona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Laurel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto Armuelles Airport | AML | Small Airport |
| Rancho del Mar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Vito de Java Airport | TOO | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cochea Abajo
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Nuestra Señora de Fatima | |
| Iglesia Testigo de Jehová |
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What is the population of Cochea Abajo?
Cochea Abajo has a population of 435 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 29.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cochea Abajo?
Cochea Abajo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 126.5 inches.