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El Silencio, Panama
Bocas del Toro Province · Panama
El Silencio is a small town in Bocas del Toro Province, Panama with a population of 2,017. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About El Silencio
El Silencio is a town in the Bocas del Toro Province of Panama.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,017 |
| Population Density | 66 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.3856°, -82.5337° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Bocas del Toro Province |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 115.2 inches (2,927 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Silencio
El Silencio is a small town in Panama (Bocas del Toro Province) with a population of 2,017. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 115.2 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.6°F |
| 46% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 127 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 30.5 sq mi (79.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 66/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.3856°N, 82.5337°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 68 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 63 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 106 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 100 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 111 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 53 km |
| 1798 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 99 km |
| 1746 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 99 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (153 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 153 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 159 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 191 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 7.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | Driest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 10.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 12.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 12.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 10.5 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 12.2 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 10.9 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 11.7 in |
El Silencio has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 115.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.4") and February the driest (5.3").
Schools in El Silencio
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.E.B.G La Gloria | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in El Silencio
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asociación Agroindustrial de Productores de Cacao | |||||
| Mercado Internacional de Sixaola |
Stadiums & Teams in El Silencio
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Silencio
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport | BOC | Medium Airport |
| Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport | CHX | Medium Airport |
| Golfito Airport | GLF | Medium Airport |
| Limón International Airport | LIO | Medium Airport |
| Alvaro Berroa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Amubri Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Deborah Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Don Diego Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 32 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 45 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 63 (Coto 63) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 67 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pandora Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Potrero Grande Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Salama Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Vito de Java Airport | TOO | Small Airport |
| Shiroles Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sixaola 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 Silencio?
El Silencio has a population of 2,017 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 66 people per square mile, spread across 30.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Silencio?
El Silencio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 127 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 115.2 inches.