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La Concepción, Panama
Chiriquí Province · Panama
La Concepción is a small city in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 17,698. Elevation: 774 ft (236 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
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About La Concepción
La Concepción is a corregimiento in Bugaba District, Chiriquí Province, Panama. It is the seat of Bugaba District. It has a land area of 66.9 square kilometres (25.8 sq mi) and had a population of 21,356 as of 2010, giving it a population density of 319.2 inhabitants per square kilometre (827/sq mi). Its population as of 1990 was 17,978; its population as of 2000 was 19,330.
People
Climate
| Population | 17,698 |
| Population Density | 627 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.5167°, -82.6239° |
| 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 La Concepción
La Concepción is a small city in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 17,698. The city sits at an elevation of 774 feet (236 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.
Climate in La Concepción
La Concepción has an average annual temperature of 24.7°C (76°F). The hottest month is Mar (25.8°C), the coldest is Nov (23.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 2886 mm.
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 | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Area | 28.2 sq mi (73.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 627/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.5167°N, 82.6239°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 | 139 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 139 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 59 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 67 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 55 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 58 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 41 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 117 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 14.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 14.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 10.8 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 14.1 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 15.0 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 21.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 12.0 in | Coldest |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 5.3 in |
La Concepción has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 74°F in November to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 120.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (21.7") and February the driest (1.8").
Colleges & Universities in La Concepción
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instituto Bilingüe Paulletino | College | — | Visit → |
| Universidad Autónoma de Chiriquí | University | — | — |
Schools in La Concepción
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Catalina | — | — | — | — |
| Porvenir | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Justo Abel | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Daniel Octavio Crespo | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Básico General Solano | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Básico General Belén | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near La Concepción
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHT FM 107.7 | entretenimiento, musica | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in La Concepción
| 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 |
Libraries in La Concepción
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||||
| Farmacia Herrera | 0.0 | |||||
| Generosa Valdés | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Concepción
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hbo Quick | |||||
| Mercadito La Bendición | |||||
| Mercadito Octavo Este | |||||
| Mercadito Zuny | |||||
| Mercado del Marisco | |||||
| Mercado Público | |||||
| Mercado Público | |||||
| Mercado Público Cadena de Frío | |||||
| Refrescos Enil | |||||
| Ventas La Solución |
Restaurants in La Concepción
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in La Concepción
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in La Concepción
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in La Concepción
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in La Concepción
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Concepción
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in La Concepción
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in La Concepción
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Concepción
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires Airport | BAI | Medium Airport |
| Coto 47 Airport | OTR | Medium Airport |
| Enrique Malek International Airport | DAV | Medium Airport |
| Golfito Airport | GLF | Medium Airport |
| Puerto Jimenez Airport | PJM | 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 |
| Salama Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Vito de Java Airport | TOO | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Concepción
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día | |
| Iglesia Evangélica Metodista | |
| Iglesia Río de Vida de Santidad | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Parroquia de la Inmaculada Concepción | |
| Salon Del Reino | |
| Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Santa Fe | |
| Templo Adventista del Séptimo Día |
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What is the population of La Concepción?
La Concepción has a population of 17,698 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 627 people per square mile, spread across 28.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Concepción?
La Concepción 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.