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Nombre de Dios, Panama

Colón · Panama

Nombre de Dios is a small town in Colón, Panama with a population of 872. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

872 Population 31/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
105.2 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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People

Population872
Density31/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain105.2 in/yr
Sunny Days149/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population872
Population Density31 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates9.5815°, -79.4685°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceColón
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation105.2 inches (2,671 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nombre de Dios

Nombre de Dios is a small town in Panama (Colón) with a population of 872. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 105.2 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Nombre de Dios has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 149 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 105.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above Panama avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days149 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area28.4 sq mi (73.5 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates9.5815°N, 79.4685°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 105.2"
177% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 14.37"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 4, 2009 4 km NNW of El Porvenir, Panama M6.1 55 km
Feb 26, 2000 7 km SE of Narganá, Panama M6.1 105 km
Aug 29, 2023 56 km NNE of Narganá, Panama M5.5 118 km
Aug 13, 2003 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama M5.4 58 km
Jul 6, 2009 4 km NW of El Porvenir, Panama M5.3 54 km
Mar 16, 2002 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama M5.3 84 km
May 1, 2021 17 km NNE of Santa Isabel, Panama M5.1 36 km
Mar 3, 2022 61 km N of Narganá, Panama M5.0 110 km
May 3, 2023 9 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M5.0 104 km
Oct 28, 2003 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama M4.8 90 km
May 4, 2017 15 km NW of Playón Chico, Panama M4.8 125 km
Nov 11, 1990 43 km NNE of Narganá, Panama M4.8 114 km
Aug 22, 2004 10 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 102 km
Nov 6, 1999 27 km N of Narganá, Panama M4.7 93 km
Apr 9, 1994 15 km SE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 110 km
Sep 24, 1991 12 km E of Narganá, Panama M4.7 111 km
Feb 20, 2017 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama M4.7 145 km
Sep 9, 1993 34 km NE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 125 km
Mar 7, 2012 9 km N of Tubualá, Panama M4.6 48 km
Feb 9, 2011 9 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama M4.6 9 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 2 253 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 225 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 169 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 69 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (135 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 135 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in
February 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 3.5 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 11.8 in
June 80°F (27°C) 10.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 12.1 in
August 79°F (26°C) 11.8 in
September 79°F (26°C) 10.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 13.2 in
November 78°F (25°C) 14.4 in Coldest, Wettest
December 78°F (25°C) 9.7 in

Nombre de Dios has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in November to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 105.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (14.4") and March the driest (0.8").

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Restaurants in Nombre de Dios

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Perla

Airports Near Nombre de Dios

12 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
Cartí AirportCTESmall Airport
Coral Lodge AirportSmall Airport
Fort Sherman AirportSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
Mandinga AirportSmall Airport
Nusatupo 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 Nombre de Dios

What is the population of Nombre de Dios?

Nombre de Dios has a population of 872 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 28.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nombre de Dios?

Nombre de Dios has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 149 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 105.2 inches.

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