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El Palmar, Panama
Chiriquí Province · Panama
El Palmar is a small town in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 4,536. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Palmar
Puerto Armuelles is a city and corregimiento on Panama's Pacific coast in western Chiriquí Province adjacent to Costa Rica. It is the seat of the Barú District and the second-largest city in Chiriqui province with a population of nearly 25,000. Puerto Armuelles has two different types of deep-water ports, one for bananas, and one for oil.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,536 |
| Population Density | 80 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.3056°, -82.8508° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Chiriquí Province |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 124.1 inches (3,152 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Palmar
El Palmar is a small town in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 4,536. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 124.1 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 140 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 56.7 sq mi (146.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 80/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.3056°N, 82.8508°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 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 | — | 51 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 58 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 49 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 128 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 35 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 27 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 14.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 13.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 14.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 15.8 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 22.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 13.3 in | Coldest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 6.6 in |
El Palmar has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in November to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 124.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (22.0") and February the driest (1.7").
Radio Stations near El Palmar
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHT FM 107.7 | entretenimiento, musica | MP3 96 kbps |
Libraries in El Palmar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Farmacia Herrera | 0.0 | |||||
| Generosa Valdés | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Palmar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrescos Enil |
Hotels in El Palmar
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in El Palmar
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in El Palmar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Palmar
24 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Coto 47 Airport | OTR | Medium Airport |
| Enrique Malek International Airport | DAV | Medium Airport |
| Golfito Airport | GLF | Medium Airport |
| Palmar Sur Airport | PMZ | Medium Airport |
| Puerto Jimenez Airport | PJM | Medium Airport |
| Alvaro Berroa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cangrejo Verde Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Carate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dieciocho Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 10 / Nuevo Palmar Sur Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 63 (Coto 63) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Blanco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Ceiba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Delicias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Fátima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cabezona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Laurel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Potrero Grande Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto Armuelles Airport | AML | Small Airport |
| Punta Banco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho del Mar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Salama Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Vito de Java Airport | TOO | Small Airport |
| Sirena Airport | — | 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 Palmar?
El Palmar has a population of 4,536 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 80 people per square mile, spread across 56.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Palmar?
El Palmar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 140 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 124.1 inches.