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El Bongo, Panama
Veraguas Province · Panama
El Bongo is a small town in Veraguas Province, Panama with a population of 686. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Bongo
El Bongo is a corregimiento in Bugaba District, Chiriquí Province, Panama. It has a land area of 41.9 square kilometres (16.2 sq mi) and had a population of 1,448 as of 2010, giving it a population density of 34.6 inhabitants per square kilometre (90/sq mi). It was created by Law 10 of March 7, 1997; this measure was complemented by Law 5 of January 19, 1998 and Law 69 of October 28, 1998. Its population as of 2000 was 1,406.
People
Climate
| Population | 686 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.9486°, -81.0484° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Veraguas Province |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 94.5 inches (2,399 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Bongo
El Bongo is a small town in Panama (Veraguas Province) with a population of 686. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.5 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 376.7 sq mi (975.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.9486°N, 81.0484°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 12.8 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 11.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 11.1 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 14.8 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 15.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 18.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 12.5 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in |
El Bongo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 106.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (18.3") and February the driest (0.5").
Radio Stations near El Bongo
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Stereo 90.7 FM | — | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in El Bongo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Interactivo Canal de Panamá | ||||
| Regional de Veraguas |
Libraries in El Bongo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotéca Julio Fábrega | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Bongo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achiote Food and Drinks | |||||
| Amicaj | |||||
| Benhur Isaak | |||||
| Centro 168 | |||||
| Centro China | |||||
| El Estadio | |||||
| Florencia | |||||
| Kiosco Jennifer | |||||
| Mercabastos | |||||
| Mini Super | |||||
| Mini Super Mitchel | |||||
| Servicios Múltiples |
Stadiums & Teams in El Bongo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Bongo
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alonso Valderrama Airport | CTD | Medium Airport |
| Ruben Cantu Airport | SYP | Medium Airport |
| Aguadulce Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Arenas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coiba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coibito Landing Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| El Aguila Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Guillermo Palm Jaén Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Santa Rosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Plantación Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pixvae Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tonosí Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of El Bongo?
El Bongo has a population of 686 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 376.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Bongo?
El Bongo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 94.5 inches.