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Guabito, Panama
Bocas del Toro Province · Panama
Guabito is a small town in Bocas del Toro Province, Panama with a population of 1,978. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Guabito
Guabito is a corregimiento and town in the Changuinola District of the Bocas del Toro Province of Panama. It is a small town located directly across the Rio Sixaola from Sixaola, Costa Rica. An elevated former railroad grade and bridge connects Guabito to Sixaola. This border crossing is popular with tourists going between Costa Rica and Bocas del Toro, though few tourists stop in Guabito longer than necessary to clear Panamanian customs.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,978 |
| Population Density | 30 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.4944°, -82.6115° |
| 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 Guabito
Guabito is a small town in Panama (Bocas del Toro Province) with a population of 1,978. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 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 | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 65.2 sq mi (168.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.4944°N, 82.6115°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 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 | 55 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | - | 68 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 109 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 105 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | - | - | 146 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 119 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | - | - | 43 km |
| 1798 | MATINA | Earthquake | - | - | 85 km |
| 1746 | MATINA | Earthquake | - | - | 85 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (140 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 140 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 146 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 178 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 194 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 |
Guabito 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 Guabito
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Deborah | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Puente Blanco | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 51 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Finca California | - | - | - | - |
| C.E.B.G. Guabito | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Secundario de Guabito | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Guabito
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Casino 98.3FM (CR) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Casino (CR) | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Guabito
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo del Cacao - Cocoa Trails |
Farmers Markets in Guabito
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asociación Agroindustrial de Productores de Cacao | |||||
| Mercado Internacional de Sixaola | |||||
| Saturday feria | |||||
| shopping |
Clinics in Guabito
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Guabito
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Guabito
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BriBri Springs Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Guabito
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Guabito
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport | BOC | Medium Airport |
| Buenos Aires Airport | BAI | Medium Airport |
| Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport | CHX | Medium Airport |
| Limón International Airport | LIO | Medium Airport |
| Alvaro Berroa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Amubri Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bataan (Monte Libano) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Deborah Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Don Diego Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Finca 32 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Finca 45 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 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Guabito
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Católica California | |
| Iglesia Católica de Guabito |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Panama
13 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Guabito
What is the population of Guabito?
Guabito has a population of 1,978 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 65.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Guabito?
Guabito 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.