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Guacá Arriba, Panama
Chiriquí Province · Panama
Guacá Arriba is a small town in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 834. Elevation: 902 ft (275 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 834 |
| Population Density | 29 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.5395°, -82.4941° |
| 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 Guacá Arriba
Guacá Arriba is a small town in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 834. The city sits at an elevation of 902 feet (275 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 | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Area | 29.3 sq mi (75.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.5395°N, 82.4941°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 | 142 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 130 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 60 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 80 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 68 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 66 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 56 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 13.9 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 14.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 11.8 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 14.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 14.6 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 21.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 13.5 in | Coldest |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 5.2 in |
Guacá Arriba has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in November to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 121.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (21.9") and January the driest (1.5").
Radio Stations near Guacá Arriba
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHT FM 107.7 | entretenimiento, musica | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Guacá Arriba
| 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 Guacá Arriba
| 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 | |||||
| Library Boquete | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Guacá Arriba
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hbo Quick | |||||
| Mercadito La Bendición | |||||
| Mercadito Octavo Este | |||||
| Mercadito Zuny | |||||
| Mercado del Marisco | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Público | |||||
| Mercado Público | |||||
| Mercado Público Cadena de Frío | |||||
| Ventas La Solución |
Breweries in Guacá Arriba
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boquete Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Guacá Arriba
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Guacá Arriba
16 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 |
| 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 |
| Potrero Grande Airfield | — | 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 |
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What is the population of Guacá Arriba?
Guacá Arriba has a population of 834 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 29.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Guacá Arriba?
Guacá Arriba 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.