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El Quiteño, Panama
Chiriquí Province · Panama
El Quiteño is a small town in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 1,324. Elevation: 341 ft (104 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 1,324 |
| Population Density | 45 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.4697°, -82.3937° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Chiriquí Province |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 126.5 inches (3,214 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Quiteño
El Quiteño is a small town in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 1,324. The city sits at an elevation of 341 feet (104 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.6°F |
| 44% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Area | 29.3 sq mi (75.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.4697°N, 82.3937°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 133 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 54 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 92 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 81 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 65 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 67 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 13.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 13.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 12.8 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 14.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 14.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 20.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 14.9 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in |
El Quiteño has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 119.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (20.8") and February the driest (1.5").
Schools in El Quiteño
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Educativo Básico General Quiteño | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near El Quiteño
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHT FM 107.7 | entretenimiento, musica | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in El Quiteño
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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 Quiteño
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca FCA | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Las Lomas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Octavio Méndez Pereira | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Santiago Anguizola Delgado | 0.0 | |||||
| Doctor Victor Levi Lasso | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Quiteño
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hbo Quick | |||||
| Mercadito La Bendición | |||||
| Mercadito Octavo Este | |||||
| Mercadito Zuny | |||||
| Mercado del Marisco | |||||
| Mercado Público | |||||
| Mercado Público | |||||
| Mercado Público Cadena de Frío | |||||
| Ventas La Solución |
Stadiums & Teams in El Quiteño
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Quiteño
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Coto 47 Airport | OTR | Medium Airport |
| Enrique Malek International Airport | DAV | Medium Airport |
| Alvaro Berroa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cangrejo Verde Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 63 (Coto 63) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Blanco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Ceiba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Fátima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cabezona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Laurel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto Armuelles Airport | AML | Small Airport |
| Punta Banco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho del Mar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Vito de Java Airport | TOO | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Panama
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What is the population of El Quiteño?
El Quiteño has a population of 1,324 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 29.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Quiteño?
El Quiteño 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.