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Garachiné, Panama

Darién · Panama

Garachiné is a small town in Darién, Panama with a population of 1,188. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,188 Population 2/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
89.1 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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People

Population1,188
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain89.1 in/yr
Sunny Days177/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population1,188
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates8.0668°, -78.3644°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceDarién
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation89.1 inches (2,262 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Garachiné

Garachiné is a small town in Panama (Darién) with a population of 1,188. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 89.1 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Garachiné has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 177 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above Panama avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days177 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area500.5 sq mi (1,296.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates8.0668°N, 78.3644°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.1"
134% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 14.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

143 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 5, 2025.

Nov 8, 2000 10 km SW of Juradó, Colombia M6.5 128 km
Nov 4, 1996 33 km WSW of Riosucio, Colombia M6.3 136 km
Apr 4, 1991 44 km WSW of Juradó, Colombia M6.3 119 km
Jan 23, 2006 26 km S of Juradó, Colombia M6.2 148 km
Feb 26, 2000 7 km SE of Narganá, Panama M6.1 150 km
Jul 29, 2015 29 km NE of Unión Chocó, Panama M5.9 117 km
Jun 7, 2002 22 km WNW of Puerto Obaldía, Panama M5.6 109 km
Jan 23, 2006 36 km SW of Juradó, Colombia M5.5 142 km
Jan 4, 1999 23 km SSE of Jaqué, Panama M5.5 88 km
Dec 16, 2000 23 km W of Juradó, Colombia M5.4 117 km
Mar 16, 2002 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama M5.3 125 km
Feb 18, 2018 73 km W of Jaqué, Panama M5.1 74 km
May 3, 2023 9 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M5.0 147 km
Feb 8, 1992 56 km SSW of Jaqué, Panama M5.0 115 km
Jan 20, 2020 53 km WSW of Jaqué, Panama M4.9 82 km
May 4, 2017 15 km NW of Playón Chico, Panama M4.8 148 km
Apr 22, 2001 54 km WSW of Jaqué, Panama M4.8 84 km
Apr 9, 1994 15 km SE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 142 km
Nov 8, 2000 20 km WSW of Juradó, Colombia M4.7 122 km
May 29, 2003 37 km SW of Jaqué, Panama M4.7 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 1.0 in
February 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in
April 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
May 80°F (26°C) 11.2 in
June 79°F (26°C) 11.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 9.5 in
August 79°F (26°C) 10.4 in
September 78°F (26°C) 9.9 in
October 78°F (25°C) 14.0 in Wettest
November 78°F (25°C) 11.6 in Coldest
December 78°F (26°C) 4.9 in

Garachiné has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in November to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 89.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.0") and February the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Garachiné

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
C.E.B.G. José de la Cruz Herrera - - - -
Centro ee Educación Laboral Nocturno de Garachiné - - - -
Escuela Calle Larga - - - -
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Airports Near Garachiné

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bahia Piña AirportBFQSmall Airport
EL Real AirportELESmall Airport
Fernando Eleta Airport-Small Airport
Garachiné AirportGHESmall Airport
Jaqué AirportJQESmall Airport
Miraflores Airport-Small Airport
Punta Cocos Airport-Small Airport
Punta Patiño Airstrip-Small Airport
Raul Arias Espinoza AirportOTDSmall Airport
Sambú AirportSAXSmall Airport
San José Island AirportSICSmall Airport
San Miguel AirportNMGSmall Airport
Viveros Island AirportIVISmall Airport
Yaviza AirportPYVSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Garachiné

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Garachiné

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 Garachiné

What is the population of Garachiné?

Garachiné has a population of 1,188 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 500.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Garachiné?

Garachiné has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 177 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 89.1 inches.

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