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Narganá, Panama

Guna Yala · Panama

Narganá is a small town in Guna Yala, Panama with a population of 1,090. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

1,090 Population 9/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
103.3 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About Narganá

Narganá

Narganá or Yandup in the Guna language is one of the islands belonging to the Guna Yala, an autonomous territory or comarca in Panama. The culture in Nargana is influenced heavily by Panama and most people there are bilingual speaking both Spanish and the Kuna language. The island has an area of 5.5 hectares and is completely overbuilt, and could be walked around in less than 10 minutes. There is a small hospital and school on the island. The nearest populated island, Corazón de Jesús, is connected to Nargana by a concrete bridge. Both islands are among the most westernized of the San Blas Islands.

People

Population1,090
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain103.3 in/yr
Sunny Days149/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population1,090
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates9.4439°, -78.5867°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceGuna Yala
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation103.3 inches (2,623 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Narganá

Narganá is a small town in Panama (Guna Yala) with a population of 1,090. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 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 103.3 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Narganá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 149 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 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.6°F
46% above Panama avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days149 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area128.1 sq mi (331.8 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates9.4439°N, 78.5867°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 103.3"
172% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 13.07"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

164 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 5, 2025.

Feb 26, 2000 7 km SE of Narganá, Panama M6.1 7 km
Jul 4, 2009 4 km NNW of El Porvenir, Panama M6.1 45 km
May 2, 1991 71 km NE of Mulatupo, Panama M6.0 143 km
Jun 7, 2002 22 km WNW of Puerto Obaldía, Panama M5.6 134 km
Aug 29, 2023 56 km NNE of Narganá, Panama M5.5 57 km
Aug 13, 2003 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama M5.4 149 km
Mar 16, 2002 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama M5.3 62 km
Jul 6, 2009 4 km NW of El Porvenir, Panama M5.3 46 km
May 1, 2021 17 km NNE of Santa Isabel, Panama M5.1 68 km
May 3, 2023 9 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M5.0 9 km
Mar 3, 2022 61 km N of Narganá, Panama M5.0 62 km
May 4, 2017 15 km NW of Playón Chico, Panama M4.8 27 km
Nov 11, 1990 43 km NNE of Narganá, Panama M4.8 44 km
Sep 24, 1991 12 km E of Narganá, Panama M4.7 13 km
Feb 20, 2017 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama M4.7 147 km
Sep 9, 1993 34 km NE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 34 km
Apr 9, 1994 15 km SE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 15 km
Aug 22, 2004 10 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 11 km
Sep 7, 2015 20 km NE of Metetí, Panama M4.7 125 km
Nov 6, 1999 27 km N of Narganá, Panama M4.7 27 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
1996 Cesar Category 1 241 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 3 209 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 77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (199 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 8.5 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 6.2 in
March 80°F (26°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in Warmest
May 80°F (27°C) 9.3 in
June 79°F (26°C) 10.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in
August 79°F (26°C) 9.2 in
September 78°F (26°C) 9.5 in
October 78°F (26°C) 12.2 in
November 78°F (25°C) 13.1 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 12.0 in

Narganá has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 103.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.1") and March the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Narganá

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio Secundario Félix E. Oller
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Airports Near Narganá

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Achutupu AirportACUSmall Airport
Ailigandí AirportAILSmall Airport
Cartí AirportCTESmall Airport
Coral Lodge AirportSmall Airport
Corazón de Jesús AirportCZJSmall Airport
Corazón de Jesús AirportSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
Mamitupu AirportMPISmall Airport
Mandinga AirportSmall Airport
Nusatupo AirportSmall Airport
Ogobsucum AirportOGMSmall Airport
Playón Chico AirportPYCSmall Airport
Río Azúcar AirportSmall Airport
Rio Sidra AirportSmall Airport
Río Tigre AirportSmall Airport
Ticantiquí AirportTJCSmall Airport
Tupile AirportSmall Airport
Ustupu AirportUTUSmall Airport
Wannukandi AirportNBLSmall Airport
Wannukandi AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Narganá

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Panama
Area
0.2 km² (0.1 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Narganá

What is the population of Narganá?

Narganá has a population of 1,090 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 128.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Narganá?

Narganá 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 149 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 103.3 inches.

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