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El Flor, Panama

Chiriquí Province · Panama

El Flor is a small town in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 660. Elevation: 961 ft (293 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

660 Population 23/sq mi density
961 ft Elevation 293 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
126.5 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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People

Population660
Density23/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain126.5 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation961 ft (293 m)
Population660
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation961 ft (293 m)
Coordinates8.5713°, -82.4390°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceChiriquí Province
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation126.5 inches (3,214 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Flor

El Flor is a small town in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 660. The city sits at an elevation of 961 feet (293 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.

El Flor has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 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 126.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 961 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.6°F
44% above Panama avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation961 ft (293 m)
Area29.3 sq mi (75.8 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates8.5713°N, 82.4390°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 126.5"
233% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 21.89"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

670 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 6, 2025.

Apr 22, 1991 34 km S of Limón, Costa Rica M7.6 142 km
Jul 21, 2021 71 km S of Burica, Panama M6.7 136 km
Jul 31, 2002 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 81 km
Apr 28, 1990 8 km SSE of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica M6.4 122 km
May 18, 1992 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 126 km
Apr 4, 2023 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 112 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 37 km
May 4, 1991 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.2 108 km
Nov 9, 2001 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.1 120 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 89 km
Aug 25, 2001 45 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.1 110 km
Feb 4, 2004 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama M6.1 54 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 71 km
Aug 7, 2002 20 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.0 95 km
May 12, 2019 1 km W of Breñón, Panama M6.0 43 km
Nov 17, 1998 41 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M5.9 107 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 85 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 86 km
May 1, 2006 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama M5.9 66 km
Jun 30, 2005 3 km W of Progreso, Panama M5.9 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Otto Category 3 272 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 90 142 km
1916 BOCAS DEL TORO Earthquake 1.3 m 124 km
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m 64 km
1941 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.2 m 6 85 km
1983 COSTA RICA Earthquake 0.1 m 6 73 km
1962 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m 72 km
1854 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Eruption + Earthquake 62 km
1822 MATINA Earthquake 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 1.5 in Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 1.9 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.3 in
April 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in Warmest
May 78°F (26°C) 13.9 in
June 77°F (25°C) 14.2 in
July 78°F (25°C) 11.8 in
August 77°F (25°C) 14.0 in
September 76°F (25°C) 14.6 in
October 76°F (25°C) 21.9 in Wettest
November 76°F (24°C) 13.5 in Coldest
December 76°F (24°C) 5.2 in

El Flor has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in November to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 121.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (21.9") and January the driest (1.5").

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Radio Stations near El Flor

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHT FM 107.7 entretenimiento, musica MP3 96 kbps

Museums in El Flor

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiguo Museo José Domingo de Obaldia
Fort David
Fundación Cultural Gallegos
Museo al Ferrocarril
Museo del Barrio y Antigüedades La Casona
Museo Potrerillos
Museo Regional de Gualaca

Libraries in El Flor

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca FCA0.0
Biblioteca Las Lomas0.0
Biblioteca Octavio Méndez Pereira0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Publica Minerva Urriola0.0
Biblioteca Pública Santiago Anguizola Delgado0.0
Doctor Victor Levi Lasso0.0
Library Boquete0.0

Farmers Markets in El Flor

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hbo Quick
Mercadito La Bendición
Mercadito Octavo Este
Mercadito Zuny
Mercado del Marisco
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Público
Mercado Público
Mercado Público Cadena de Frío
Mercando Público Cadena de Frío
Ventas La Solución

Breweries in El Flor

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Boquete Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in El Flor

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Flor

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Coto 47 AirportOTRMedium Airport
Enrique Malek International AirportDAVMedium Airport
Golfito AirportGLFMedium Airport
Alvaro Berroa AirportSmall Airport
Cangrejo Verde AirportSmall Airport
Finca 63 (Coto 63) AirportSmall Airport
Finca Blanco AirportSmall Airport
Finca Ceiba AirportSmall Airport
Finca Fátima AirportSmall Airport
La Cabezona AirportSmall Airport
Laurel AirportSmall Airport
Potrero Grande AirfieldSmall Airport
Puerto Armuelles AirportAMLSmall Airport
Punta Banco AirportSmall Airport
Rancho del Mar AirportSmall Airport
San Vito de Java AirportTOOSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Panama

🇵🇦 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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Frequently Asked Questions About El Flor

What is the population of El Flor?

El Flor has a population of 660 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 29.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Flor?

El Flor 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.

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