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El Giral, Panama

Colón · Panama

El Giral is a small town in Colón, Panama with a population of 1,522. Elevation: 335 ft (102 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

1,522 Population 54/sq mi density
335 ft Elevation 102 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
84.2 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About El Giral

El Giral is a town in the Colón province of Panama.

People

Population1,522
Density54/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain84.2 in/yr
Sunny Days319/yr
Elevation335 ft (102 m)
Population1,522
Population Density54 / sq mi
Elevation335 ft (102 m)
Coordinates9.2451°, -79.6927°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceColón
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation84.2 inches (2,137 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Giral

El Giral is a small town in Panama (Colón) with a population of 1,522. The city sits at an elevation of 335 feet (102 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 84.2 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

El Giral has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 319 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 84.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 335 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above Panama avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation335 ft (102 m)
Area28.4 sq mi (73.5 km²)
Population Density54/sq mi
Coordinates9.2451°N, 79.6927°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.2"
121% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 15.59"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

128 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M3.5 on Jul 19, 2023.

Jul 4, 2009 4 km NNW of El Porvenir, Panama M6.1 89 km
Feb 26, 2000 7 km SE of Narganá, Panama M6.1 129 km
Aug 13, 2003 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama M5.4 30 km
Mar 16, 2002 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama M5.3 85 km
Jul 6, 2009 4 km NW of El Porvenir, Panama M5.3 87 km
May 1, 2021 17 km NNE of Santa Isabel, Panama M5.1 77 km
May 3, 2023 9 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M5.0 127 km
May 4, 2017 15 km NW of Playón Chico, Panama M4.8 149 km
Oct 28, 2003 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama M4.8 72 km
Nov 11, 1990 43 km NNE of Narganá, Panama M4.8 150 km
Apr 9, 1994 15 km SE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 132 km
Aug 22, 2004 10 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 124 km
Sep 24, 1991 12 km E of Narganá, Panama M4.7 136 km
Nov 6, 1999 27 km N of Narganá, Panama M4.7 127 km
Feb 20, 2017 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama M4.7 116 km
Feb 9, 2011 9 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama M4.6 51 km
Mar 7, 2012 9 km N of Tubualá, Panama M4.6 82 km
Sep 22, 2013 33 km NW of Portobelo, Panama M4.5 63 km
Sep 26, 1997 18 km SSW of Palmira, Panama M4.5 48 km
Mar 14, 2019 10 km NNW of Contadora, Panama M4.4 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Otto Category 2 266 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 263 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 206 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1882 SAN BLAS ARCHIPELAGO Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 100 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (91 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 91 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 1.9 in
February 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 0.9 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 11.9 in
June 79°F (26°C) 12.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 12.4 in
August 79°F (26°C) 11.5 in
September 78°F (26°C) 11.7 in
October 78°F (26°C) 14.4 in
November 78°F (25°C) 15.6 in Wettest
December 78°F (25°C) 7.4 in Coldest

El Giral has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in December to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 104.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.6") and February the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near El Giral

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Beat Life Panama 80s, 90s AAC+ 64 kbps
Antena 8 100.1 FM 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 128 kbps
Ultra Stereo 98.9 FM AAC 32 kbps
TVN Radio AAC 213 kbps

Museums in El Giral

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Explora
Explora
Explora
Miraflores Visitors Center
Miraflores Visitors Center
Museo de la Plaza Mayor
Museo de la Plaza Mayor
Museo de la Plaza Mayor

Libraries in El Giral

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblionet Parque Lefevre Miguel A. Ordoñez0.0
Biblionet Parque Lefevre Miguel A. Ordoñez0.0
Biblionet Parque Lefevre Miguel A. Ordoñez0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Mateo Iturralde0.0
Biblioteca Nacional Ernesto J. Castillero0.0
Biblioteca Universidad Latina0.0
Biblioteca Universidad Latina0.0
Biblioteca Universidad Latina0.0
FSU Library0.0
FSU Library0.0
Librería Distexsa0.0
Librería Distexsa0.0
Librería Distexsa0.0

Farmers Markets in El Giral

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cadena de Frío de Panamá
Cadena de Frío de Panamá
CIM GROUP
CIM GROUP
CIM GROUP
El Super Ahorro
Feria libre
Feria libre
Feria libre
Mercado Altos de los Lagos
Mercado de Artesanía
Mercado Municipal de Colón
Mercado Urbano

Gas Stations in El Giral

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terpel

Stadiums & Teams in El Giral

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Bernardo "Candela" Gil
Estadio Bernardo "Candela" Gil
Estadio Futuras Promesas
Estadio Futuras Promesas
Estadio Municipal Andy Alonso
Estadio Municipal Andy Alonso
Estadio Nacional Rod Carew
Estadio Nacional Rod Carew
Estadio Olímpico Rommel Fernández Gutiérrez
Estadio Olímpico Rommel Fernández Gutiérrez

Airports Near El Giral

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tocumen International AirportPTYLarge Airport
Enrique Adolfo Jimenez AirportONXMedium Airport
Marcos A. Gelabert International AirportPACMedium Airport
Capt. Alex H. Bosquez AirportSmall Airport
Captain Krish E. Persaud AirportSmall Airport
Cartí AirportCTESmall Airport
Chame Mayor AirportSmall Airport
Coral Lodge AirportSmall Airport
Fort Sherman AirportSmall Airport
Guillermo Palm Jaén AirportSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
Mandinga AirportSmall Airport
Panamá Pacífico International AirportBLBSmall Airport
Raul Arias Espinoza AirportOTDSmall Airport
Rio Sidra AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in El Giral

47 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro De Diagnóstico Pediátrico
Centro De Diagnóstico Pediátrico
Centro de Medicina Integral Camino Real
Centro de Medicina Integral Camino Real
Centro Especializado de Medicina Física y Rehabilitación
Centro Medico Andalucía
Centro Medico Andalucía
Centro Médico Bernardette
Centro Médico Bernardette
Centro Médico Bernardette
Centro Médico Bernardette
Centro Medico Dr. Beluche
Centro Medico Dr. Beluche
Centro Médico Garibaldo
Centro Médico Garibaldo
Centro Medico La Gloria
Centro Medico La Gloria
Centro Médico Nazareth
Centro Médico Nazareth
Centro Medico Omega
Centro Medico Omega
Centro Medico Santa Isabel
Centro Medico Santa Isabel
Clínica Arango Orillac
Clínica Arango Orillac
Clinica de Reabilitacion Ortopedica
Clinica Imagen Dento Facial San Fenando
Clinica Imagen Dento Facial San Fenando
Clínica Villa Zaita
Consulta Externa Pediátrica
Consulta Externa Pediátrica
Doctor Integral
Doctor Integral
GMED Sport
Instituto Nacional de Medicina Física y Rehabilitación
Laboratorio de Análisis Especializado y Control de Calidad, S.A.
Laboratorio de Análisis Especializado y Control de Calidad, S.A.
Laboratorios Clinicos de Sedas, S.A.
Laboratorios Clinicos de Sedas, S.A.
MyClinic
MyClinic
Policlínica General y Especializada
Policlínica General y Especializada
Shaddai Centro Médico
Shaddai Centro Médico
SINAPROC
SINAPROC

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 Giral

What is the population of El Giral?

El Giral has a population of 1,522 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 54 people per square mile, spread across 28.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Giral?

El Giral has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 84.2 inches.

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