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Maraca, Panama

Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca · Panama

Maraca is a small town in Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca, Panama with a population of 0. Elevation: 1,929 ft (588 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

1,929 ft Elevation 588 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
79.0 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About Maraca

Maraca

A maraca, sometimes called shaker or chac-chac, is a rattle which appears in many genres of Caribbean and Latin music. It is shaken by a handle and usually played as part of a pair. A maraca player in the Spanish language is called a maraquero.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain79.0 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation1,929 ft (588 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,929 ft (588 m)
Coordinates8.3761°, -81.7333°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceNgöbe-Buglé Comarca
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation79.0 inches (2,006 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Maraca

Maraca is a small town in Panama (Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 1,929 feet (588 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.0 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Maraca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 79.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,929 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.3°F
36% above Panama avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,929 ft (588 m)
Area250.1 sq mi (647.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates8.3761°N, 81.7333°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.0"
108% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 19.30"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

560 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 6, 2025.

May 13, 2014 110 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 144 km
Jul 31, 2002 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 127 km
May 18, 1992 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 121 km
Apr 4, 2023 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 112 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 113 km
May 4, 1991 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.2 150 km
Feb 4, 2004 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama M6.1 126 km
Aug 25, 2001 45 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.1 141 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 99 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 83 km
Aug 7, 2002 20 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.0 141 km
May 12, 2019 1 km W of Breñón, Panama M6.0 124 km
Jun 30, 2005 3 km W of Progreso, Panama M5.9 126 km
Nov 17, 1998 41 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M5.9 140 km
May 1, 2006 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama M5.9 129 km
Aug 26, 2024 83 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.8 117 km
Jul 15, 2020 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.8 103 km
Aug 3, 2002 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.8 120 km
Sep 4, 2003 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.7 75 km
Jul 22, 2024 8 km SE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.7 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 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 139 km
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m 94 km
1962 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m 120 km
1854 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Eruption + Earthquake 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (173 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 75°F (24°C) 1.2 in
April 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in Warmest
May 75°F (24°C) 13.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 12.8 in
July 74°F (23°C) 10.6 in
August 73°F (23°C) 14.5 in
September 73°F (23°C) 16.0 in
October 73°F (23°C) 19.3 in Wettest
November 72°F (22°C) 12.6 in
December 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in

Maraca has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 66°F in January to 75°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 112.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (19.3") and February the driest (1.1").

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Airports Near Maraca

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Enrique Malek International AirportDAVMedium Airport
Coibito Landing AirstripSmall Airport
La Plantación AirportSmall Airport
Pixvae AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Panama
Area
36.9 km² (14.2 mi²)

🇵🇦 About Panama

Capital Panama City
Population 4,176,873
Area 78,200 km²
GDP (USD) $83,812,155,244
GDP per capita $18,797
HDI 0.820
Life expectancy 79.6 years
Internet users 68.6%
Urban population 65.9%
Currency PAB (Balboa)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +507
TLD .pa
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Panama

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 9 Martyr's Day Martyr's Day
Feb 16 Carnival Carnival
Feb 17 Carnival Carnival
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Separation Day Separation Day
Nov 4 Flag Day Flag Day
Nov 5 Colon Day Colón Day
Nov 10 Shout in Villa de los Santos Shout in Villa de los Santos
Nov 28 Independence Day Independence Day
Dec 8 Mother's Day Mother's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day

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What is the weather like in Maraca?

Maraca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 79.0 inches.

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