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David, Panama
Chiriquí Province · Panama
David is a mid-size city in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 81,957. Elevation: 154 ft (47 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About David
David was, originally, leader of the Tribe of Judah who became the first king of the united Kingdom of Israel, according to the Hebrew Bible and Old Testament.
People
Climate
| Population | 81,957 |
| Population Density | 1,206 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.4273°, -82.4309° |
| 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 David
David is a mid-size city in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 81,957. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet (47 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.
Climate in David
David has an average annual temperature of 24.7°C (76°F). The hottest month is Mar (25.8°C), the coldest is Nov (23.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 2886 mm.
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 | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 68.0 sq mi (176.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,206/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.4273°N, 82.4309°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 | - | 139 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 48 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 90 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 78 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 59 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 63 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | - | - | 135 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 13.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 13.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 12.8 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 14.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 14.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 20.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 14.9 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in |
David has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 119.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (20.8") and February the driest (1.5").
Colleges & Universities in David
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Educativo Básico General Victoriano Lorenzo | College | - | , |
| Centro Técnico de Estudios Superiores | College | - | , |
| Colegio Adventista Bilingüe de David | College | - | Visit → |
| Colegio del Valle | College | - | , |
| Colegio Félix Olivares Contreras | College | - | , |
| Colegio Francisco Morazán | College | - | , |
| Colegio La Esperanza | College | - | , |
| Columbus University | University | - | , |
| El Buen Pastor | College | - | , |
| Instituro Profesional y Técnico David | College | - | , |
| Instituto Cecoope | College | - | , |
| Instituto de Educación para Adultos | College | - | , |
| Instituto Laboral Nocturno de Las Lomas | College | - | , |
| Instituto Nueva Luz | University | - | , |
| Instituto Profesional y Técnico Arnulfo Arias Madrid | College | - | , |
| Instituto Profesional y Técnico Solano | College | - | , |
| Universidad De Las Américas | College | - | , |
| Universidad de Panamá | University | - | , |
| Universidad del Istmo | University | - | Visit → |
| Universidad Ibeoamericana de Panamá | University | - | Visit → |
| Universidad Internacional Nueva Luz | University | - | Visit → |
| Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Chiriquí | University | - | Visit → |
| Universidad Santa Maria La Antigua | University | - | , |
| Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá | University | - | , |
Schools in David
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Educativo Básico General Lassonde | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Bilingüe Divino Niño Jesús | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Bilingüe Elisabentino | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Básico General Elisa Chiari | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Básico Nuevo Vedado | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Básico General Loma Colorada | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Básico General El Varital | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Básico General Victoriano Lorenzo | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Básico General San Cristóbal | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto David | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Especializado de Lengua UTP | - | - | - | - |
| The Oxford School | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Básico General José María Roy | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela República de Francia | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Rosalinda Newman | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo General San Mateo | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Vocacional El Obispado | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Básico General de Doleguetia | - | - | - | - |
| The King's School | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Bilingüe Panameño | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near David
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHT FM 107.7 | entretenimiento, musica | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in David
| 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 Regional de Gualaca |
Libraries in David
| 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 | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Santiago Anguizola Delgado | 0.0 | |||||
| Doctor Victor Levi Lasso | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in David
| 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 |
Hotels in David
18 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in David
100 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in David
19 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in David
3 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in David
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in David
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in David
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in David
14 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in David
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in David
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in David
5 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in David
26 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in David
33 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in David
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in David
5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in David
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near David
15 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 |
| Potrero Grande Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Puerto Armuelles Airport | AML | Small Airport |
| Punta Banco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rancho del Mar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Vito de Java Airport | TOO | Small Airport |
Post Offices in David
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Airbox Express | |
| FedEx | |
| Mail Boxes Etc. | |
| Mail Boxes Etc. David Interamericana |
Churches & Religious Organizations in David
35 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Espíritu Santo | |
| Capilla Medalla Milagrosa | |
| Capilla Nuestra Señora de Fátima | |
| Capilla Nuestra Señora de Loudes | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día | |
| Iglesia Adventista Del Séptimo Día Rosa De Sarón | |
| Iglesia Adventista Nuevo Jerusalem | |
| Iglesia Apostólica de la Fe en Cristo Jesús | |
| Iglesia Cuadrangular de David | |
| Iglesia de Dios Ministerial de JesuCristo Internacional | |
| Iglesia Episcopal San Agustín De Hipona | |
| Iglesia Gesemani | |
| Iglesia Jesús el Pan de Vida | |
| Iglesia San Juan María Vianey | |
| Iglesia Universal del Reino de Dios | |
| Inmaculado Corazón de María | |
| JesuCristo es Para Ti | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días |
Quick Facts
Around David
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near David
20 places within 15 km
- • Candanedo Family Home
- • Cerro de la Cruz
- • Cerro Del Valle
- • Cerro El Corro
- • Cerro El Vigia
- • Cerro Gaitán
- + 13 more
- • Antigua Panaderia Jiménez
🇵🇦 About Panama
Public Holidays in Panama
13 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About David
What is the population of David?
David has a population of 81,957 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 1,206 people per square mile, spread across 68.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in David?
David 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.