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Gualaca, Panama
Chiriquí Province · Panama
Gualaca is a small town in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 3,453. Elevation: 397 ft (121 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
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About Gualaca
Gualaca is a corregimiento in Gualaca District, Chiriquí Province, Panama. It is the seat of Gualaca District. It has a land area of 237.3 square kilometres (91.6 sq mi) and had a population of 5,605 as of 2010, giving it a population density of 23.6 inhabitants per square kilometre (61/sq mi). Its population as of 1990 was 4,099; its population as of 2000 was 4,430.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,453 |
| Population Density | 118 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.5301°, -82.2997° |
| 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 Gualaca
Gualaca is a small town in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 3,453. The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet (121 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 | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Area | 29.3 sq mi (75.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 118/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.5301°N, 82.2997°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 | — | 123 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 63 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 101 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 89 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 77 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 77 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 6.4 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 13.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 13.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 12.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 14.2 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 15.2 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 19.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 13.9 in | Coldest |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in |
Gualaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 74°F in November to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 117.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (19.1") and January the driest (1.5").
Schools in Gualaca
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Jesús María Pla | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Básico General de Gualaca | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Gualaca
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHT FM 107.7 | entretenimiento, musica | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Gualaca
| 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 Gualaca
| 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 Santiago Anguizola Delgado | 0.0 | |||||
| Doctor Victor Levi Lasso | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Boquete | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gualaca
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hbo Quick | |||||
| Mercadito Octavo Este | |||||
| Mercadito Zuny | |||||
| Mercado del Marisco | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Público | |||||
| Mercado Público Cadena de Frío | |||||
| Ventas La Solución |
Restaurants in Gualaca
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Gualaca
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gualaca
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Gualaca
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Gualaca
12 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 Blanco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Ceiba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Fátima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cabezona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Laurel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pixvae Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto Armuelles Airport | AML | Small Airport |
| San Vito de Java Airport | TOO | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gualaca
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Panama
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What is the population of Gualaca?
Gualaca has a population of 3,453 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 118 people per square mile, spread across 29.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gualaca?
Gualaca 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.