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Isla Bastimentos, Panama
Bocas del Toro Province · Panama
Isla Bastimentos is a small town in Bocas del Toro Province, Panama with a population of 1,500. Elevation: 105 ft (32 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About Isla Bastimentos
Bastimentos Island is an island with eponymous town, and corregimiento located in the Bocas del Toro District and archipelago of Bocas del Toro Province, Panama. The island is about 62 square kilometres (24 sq mi), one of the largest in Panama.
Bastimentos had a population of 1,954 as of 2010, giving it a population density of 31.4 inhabitants per square kilometre (81/sq mi). Its population as of 1990 was 988; its population as of 2000 was 1,344.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,500 |
| Population Density | 42 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.3000°, -82.1333° |
| 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 | 105.3 inches (2,675 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Isla Bastimentos
Isla Bastimentos is a small town in Panama (Bocas del Toro Province) with a population of 1,500. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet (32 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 105.3 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.7°F |
| 46% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 145 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 35.9 sq mi (93.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.3000°N, 82.1333°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 | 112 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 36 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 135 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 127 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 98 km |
| 1798 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
| 1746 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (196 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 9.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 11.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 12.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 10.5 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 10.9 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 10.8 in |
Isla Bastimentos has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 105.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.9") and March the driest (4.0").
Museums in Isla Bastimentos
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plastic Bottle Village |
Libraries in Isla Bastimentos
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 |
Hotels in Isla Bastimentos
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Isla Bastimentos
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Isla Bastimentos
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Brewery |
Airports Near Isla Bastimentos
8 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 |
| Alvaro Berroa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Deborah Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 32 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 45 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 67 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sixaola Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Isla Bastimentos?
Isla Bastimentos has a population of 1,500 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 35.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Isla Bastimentos?
Isla Bastimentos 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 145 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 105.3 inches.