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El Nancito, Panama
Chiriquí Province · Panama
El Nancito is a small town in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 288. Elevation: 804 ft (245 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Nancito
El Nancito is a corregimiento in Remedios District, Chiriquí Province, Panama. It has a land area of 35.4 square kilometres (13.7 sq mi) and had a population of 607 as of 2010, giving it a population density of 17.1 inhabitants per square kilometre (44/sq mi). Its population as of 1990 was 786; its population as of 2000 was 519.
People
Climate
| Population | 288 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.2412°, -81.7321° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Chiriquí Province |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 119.0 inches (3,022 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Nancito
El Nancito is a small town in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 288. The city sits at an elevation of 804 feet (245 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 119.0 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.7°F |
| 46% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 151 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Area | 250.1 sq mi (647.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.2412°N, 81.7321°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 89 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 116 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 13.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 12.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 12.4 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 15.1 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 16.1 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 20.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 14.9 in | Coldest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in |
El Nancito has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in November to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 119.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (20.9") and February the driest (1.1").
Schools in El Nancito
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Educativo Básico General de El Nancito | — | — | — | — |
Restaurants in El Nancito
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near El Nancito
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Enrique Malek International Airport | DAV | Medium Airport |
| Coiba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coibito Landing Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| La Plantación Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pixvae Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
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 Nancito?
El Nancito has a population of 288 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 250.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Nancito?
El Nancito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 151 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 119.0 inches.