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El Empalme, Panama
Bocas del Toro Province · Panama
El Empalme is a small city in Bocas del Toro Province, Panama with a population of 11,035. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Empalme
El Empalme is a town and corregimiento in the Changuinola District of Bocas del Toro Province of Panama. It has a land area of 79.5 square kilometres (30.7 sq mi) and had a population of 18,653 as of 2010, giving it a population density of 234.7 inhabitants per square kilometre (608/sq mi). It was created by Law 40 of April 30, 2003.
People
Climate
| Population | 11,035 |
| Population Density | 362 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.4147°, -82.5224° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Bocas del Toro Province |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 115.2 inches (2,927 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Empalme
El Empalme is a small city in Panama (Bocas del Toro Province) with a population of 11,035. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 115.2 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Climate in El Empalme
El Empalme has an average annual temperature of 25.5°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (26.1°C), the coldest is Feb (24.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 3506 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.6°F |
| 46% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 127 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 30.5 sq mi (79.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 362/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.4147°N, 82.5224°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1991 | LIMON, PANDORA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 90 | 67 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | - | 61 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 109 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 104 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 114 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | - | - | 53 km |
| 1798 | MATINA | Earthquake | - | - | 97 km |
| 1746 | MATINA | Earthquake | - | - | 97 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (152 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 152 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 159 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 191 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 7.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | Driest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 10.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 12.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 12.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 10.5 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 12.2 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 10.9 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 11.7 in |
El Empalme has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 115.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.4") and February the driest (5.3").
Schools in El Empalme
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio San Marcos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Bilingüe Theobroma | - | - | - | - |
| C.E.B.G. El Empalme | - | - | - | - |
| C.E.B.G Finca 4 | - | - | - | - |
| C. E. B. G Finca 15 | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in El Empalme
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asociación Agroindustrial de Productores de Cacao | |||||
| Mercado Internacional de Sixaola | |||||
| Saturday feria | |||||
| shopping |
Gas Stations in El Empalme
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in El Empalme
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in El Empalme
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BriBri Springs Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in El Empalme
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Empalme
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport | BOC | Medium Airport |
| Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport | CHX | Medium Airport |
| Limón International Airport | LIO | Medium Airport |
| Alvaro Berroa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Amubri Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Deborah Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Don Diego Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Finca 32 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Finca 45 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Finca 67 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pandora Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Potrero Grande Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Salama Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Vito de Java Airport | TOO | Small Airport |
| Shiroles Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sixaola Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Empalme
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Episcopal La Transfiguración | |
| Parroquia Sagrado Corazón de Jesús |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Panama
13 public holidays this year
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What is the population of El Empalme?
El Empalme has a population of 11,035 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 362 people per square mile, spread across 30.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Empalme?
El Empalme has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 127 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 115.2 inches.