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El Chirú, Panama
Coclé · Panama
El Chirú is a small town in Coclé, Panama with a population of 531. Elevation: 167 ft (51 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Chirú
El Chirú is a corregimiento in Antón District, Coclé Province, Panama. It has a land area of 113.6 square kilometres (43.9 sq mi) and had a population of 3,623 as of 2010, giving it a population density of 31.9 inhabitants per square kilometre (83/sq mi). Its population as of 1990 was 2,518; its population as of 2000 was 2,830.
People
Climate
| Population | 531 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.4031°, -80.1899° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Coclé |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 93.0 inches (2,362 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Chirú
El Chirú is a small town in Panama (Coclé) with a population of 531. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet (51 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 93.0 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.1°F |
| 48% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 393.2 sq mi (1,018.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.4031°N, 80.1899°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 20 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 9.6 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 11.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 9.1 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 10.2 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 13.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 3.0 in |
El Chirú has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 80.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.7") and February the driest (0.3").
Radio Stations near El Chirú
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flow 92.7 FM | hits, latino | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Museums in El Chirú
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de la Historia y la Tradición Penonomeña (Museo de Penonomé) | ||||
| Museo Hermanos Arias Madrid | ||||
| Museo Padre José Noto | ||||
| Museo Victoriano Lorenzo | ||||
| Serpentario |
Libraries in El Chirú
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Guardia Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Chirú
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de Frutas | |||||
| Mercado de Penonomé | |||||
| Mini Super El Triunfo |
Breweries in El Chirú
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervecería Nacional |
Stadiums & Teams in El Chirú
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Chirú
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alonso Valderrama Airport | CTD | Medium Airport |
| Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport | PAC | Medium Airport |
| Aguadulce Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Augusto Vergara Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Candelaria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Captain Krish E. Persaud Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chame Mayor Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Aguila Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Guillermo Palm Jaén Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Santa Rosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Panamá Pacífico International Airport | BLB | Small Airport |
| Scarlett Martinez International Airport | RIH | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of El Chirú?
El Chirú has a population of 531 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 393.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Chirú?
El Chirú has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 93.0 inches.