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María Chiquita, Panama

Colón · Panama

María Chiquita is a small town in Colón, Panama with a population of 1,146. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,146 Population 19/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
103.3 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About María Chiquita

María Chiquita is a corregimiento in Portobelo District, Colón Province, Panama with a population of 2,415 as of 2010. Its population as of 1990 was 1,420; its population as of 2000 was 2,053.

People

Population1,146
Density19/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain103.3 in/yr
Sunny Days157/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population1,146
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates9.4429°, -79.7530°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceColón
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation103.3 inches (2,623 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About María Chiquita

María Chiquita is a small town in Panama (Colón) with a population of 1,146. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 103.3 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

María Chiquita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 157 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 103.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.6°F
46% above Panama avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days157 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area59.0 sq mi (152.8 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates9.4429°N, 79.7530°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 103.3"
172% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 15.87"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

127 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M3.5 on Jul 19, 2023.

Jul 4, 2009 4 km NNW of El Porvenir, Panama M6.1 88 km
Feb 26, 2000 7 km SE of Narganá, Panama M6.1 134 km
Aug 13, 2003 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama M5.4 23 km
Jul 6, 2009 4 km NW of El Porvenir, Panama M5.3 86 km
Mar 16, 2002 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama M5.3 99 km
May 1, 2021 17 km NNE of Santa Isabel, Panama M5.1 71 km
Mar 3, 2022 61 km N of Narganá, Panama M5.0 145 km
May 3, 2023 9 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M5.0 133 km
Nov 11, 1990 43 km NNE of Narganá, Panama M4.8 148 km
Oct 28, 2003 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama M4.8 59 km
Feb 20, 2017 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama M4.7 139 km
Aug 22, 2004 10 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 131 km
Nov 6, 1999 27 km N of Narganá, Panama M4.7 127 km
Sep 24, 1991 12 km E of Narganá, Panama M4.7 141 km
Apr 9, 1994 15 km SE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 138 km
Feb 9, 2011 9 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama M4.6 37 km
Mar 7, 2012 9 km N of Tubualá, Panama M4.6 81 km
Sep 26, 1997 18 km SSW of Palmira, Panama M4.5 52 km
Sep 22, 2013 33 km NW of Portobelo, Panama M4.5 40 km
Dec 3, 1999 41 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama M4.4 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Otto Category 2 245 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 241 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 184 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1882 SAN BLAS ARCHIPELAGO Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 100 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (106 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 106 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 2.2 in
February 78°F (26°C) 1.0 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in Warmest
May 80°F (27°C) 11.9 in
June 79°F (26°C) 11.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 12.2 in
August 78°F (26°C) 11.6 in
September 78°F (25°C) 11.3 in
October 78°F (25°C) 14.0 in
November 77°F (25°C) 15.9 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 7.4 in Coldest

María Chiquita has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in December to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 103.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.9") and March the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near María Chiquita

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Beat Life Panama 80s, 90s AAC+ 64 kbps
Antena 8 100.1 FM 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 128 kbps
Ultra Stereo 98.9 FM AAC 32 kbps
TVN Radio AAC 213 kbps

Libraries in María Chiquita

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Mateo Iturralde0.0

Farmers Markets in María Chiquita

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
El Super Ahorro
Mercado Altos de los Lagos
Mercado Municipal de Colón

Stadiums & Teams in María Chiquita

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Airports Near María Chiquita

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tocumen International AirportPTYLarge Airport
Enrique Adolfo Jimenez AirportONXMedium Airport
Marcos A. Gelabert International AirportPACMedium Airport
Capt. Alex H. Bosquez AirportSmall Airport
Coral Lodge AirportSmall Airport
Fort Sherman AirportSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
Mandinga AirportSmall Airport
Panamá Pacífico International AirportBLBSmall Airport
Rio Sidra AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Panama

🇵🇦 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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Frequently Asked Questions About María Chiquita

What is the population of María Chiquita?

María Chiquita has a population of 1,146 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 59.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in María Chiquita?

María Chiquita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 157 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 103.3 inches.

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