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El Bale, Panama

Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca · Panama

El Bale is a small town in Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca, Panama with a population of 0. Elevation: 974 ft (297 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

974 ft Elevation 297 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
79.0 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About El Bale

El Bale is a corregimiento in Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca in the Republic of Panama.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain79.0 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation974 ft (297 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation974 ft (297 m)
Coordinates8.3460°, -81.3716°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceNgöbe-Buglé Comarca
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation79.0 inches (2,006 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Bale

El Bale is a small town in Panama (Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 974 feet (297 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.0 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

El Bale has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 79.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 974 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.7°F
42% above Panama avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation974 ft (297 m)
Area197.3 sq mi (511.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates8.3460°N, 81.3716°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.0"
108% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 18.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

216 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 6, 2025.

Apr 4, 2023 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 137 km
May 18, 1992 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 144 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 130 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 116 km
Aug 26, 2024 83 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.8 139 km
Jul 15, 2020 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.8 115 km
Sep 4, 2003 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.7 105 km
Feb 1, 2003 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.6 109 km
Jul 4, 1994 62 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.5 127 km
Jan 7, 2004 3 km SE of Divalá, Panama M5.5 145 km
Apr 24, 2024 77 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M5.4 142 km
Jul 13, 2024 17 km ENE of Limones, Panama M5.4 150 km
Jul 8, 2024 2 km SSW of Sioguí Abajo, Panama M5.3 144 km
Apr 2, 2017 Panama-Costa Rica border region M5.3 139 km
Jun 17, 2023 69 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.3 134 km
May 15, 1991 3 km E of Bastimentos, Panama M5.2 143 km
May 14, 2014 61 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.2 129 km
Jun 13, 2018 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama M5.2 135 km
Oct 27, 2013 Panama-Costa Rica border region M5.1 127 km
Jun 19, 2011 99 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.1 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m 130 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 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 78°F (26°C) 1.2 in
April 79°F (26°C) 4.9 in Warmest
May 78°F (25°C) 13.8 in
June 76°F (25°C) 13.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 11.0 in
August 76°F (25°C) 14.9 in
September 76°F (24°C) 16.2 in
October 76°F (24°C) 18.8 in Wettest
November 76°F (24°C) 13.0 in
December 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in

El Bale has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 66°F in January to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 113.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (18.8") and February the driest (0.7").

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Schools in El Bale

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
C.E.B.G El Bale
I.P.T María Mercédez Pérez
Escuela Pueblo Nuevo
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Radio Stations near El Bale

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Original Stereo 90.7 FM MP3 256 kbps

Airports Near El Bale

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ruben Cantu AirportSYPMedium Airport
Coibito Landing AirstripSmall Airport
Ingenio Santa Rosa AirportSmall Airport
La Plantación AirportSmall Airport
Pixvae AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Panama
Area
48.4 km² (18.7 mi²)

🇵🇦 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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What is the weather like in El Bale?

El Bale has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 79.0 inches.

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