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Nueva Gorgona, Panama

Panamá Oeste Province · Panama

Nueva Gorgona is a small town in Panamá Oeste Province, Panama with a population of 3,530. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

3,530 Population 27/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
93.0 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About Nueva Gorgona

Nueva Gorgona is a town and corregimiento in Chame District, Panamá Oeste Province, Panama with a population of 4,075 as of 2010. Its population as of 1990 was 1,980; its population as of 2000 was 3,140.

People

Population3,530
Density27/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain93.0 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Population3,530
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates8.5548°, -79.8743°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvincePanamá Oeste Province
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation93.0 inches (2,362 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nueva Gorgona

Nueva Gorgona is a small town in Panama (Panamá Oeste Province) with a population of 3,530. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 93.0 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Nueva Gorgona has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 332 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 93.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above Panama avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area130.4 sq mi (337.6 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates8.5548°N, 79.8743°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 93.0"
145% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 14.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

120 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M3.5 on Jul 19, 2023.

Jan 27, 2018 47 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M5.7 143 km
Jan 31, 2018 53 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M5.6 148 km
Aug 13, 2003 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama M5.4 89 km
Mar 16, 2002 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama M5.3 114 km
Jul 14, 2001 30 km SSE of Pedasí, Panama M5.3 144 km
Jul 31, 2000 52 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama M5.2 140 km
Jun 13, 2018 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama M5.2 147 km
Jan 31, 2018 38 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama M5.2 126 km
Jul 14, 2001 37 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M5.1 144 km
May 1, 2021 17 km NNE of Santa Isabel, Panama M5.1 149 km
Jan 29, 2018 58 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama M5.0 147 km
May 27, 2011 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama M4.9 135 km
Oct 28, 2003 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama M4.8 116 km
Mar 28, 2022 5 km NNW of La Tronosa, Panama M4.7 144 km
Feb 20, 2017 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama M4.7 75 km
Mar 7, 2012 9 km N of Tubualá, Panama M4.6 148 km
Feb 6, 2022 6 km NW of Ave María, Panama M4.6 149 km
Apr 18, 2012 10 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama M4.6 144 km
Feb 9, 2011 9 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama M4.6 130 km
Apr 1, 2011 6 km S of La Mesa, Panama M4.5 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
1988 Joan:miriam Category 2 283 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (33 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 33 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in
February 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 0.7 in
April 83°F (28°C) 3.0 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 10.3 in
June 80°F (27°C) 11.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 7.6 in
August 80°F (26°C) 9.3 in
September 79°F (26°C) 11.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 14.3 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 11.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in Coldest

Nueva Gorgona has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in December to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 83.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.3") and February the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Nueva Gorgona

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
P.C.I.S
Escuela Nueva Gorgona
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Radio Stations near Nueva Gorgona

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

Museums in Nueva Gorgona

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Serpentario

Libraries in Nueva Gorgona

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in Nueva Gorgona

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Frutas
Mini Super El Triunfo

Hotels in Nueva Gorgona

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabañas Rancho Bonito
Cabañas Villanita
Coronado Bay Condominiums
Coronado Golf & Beach Resort
Coronado Luxury Club and Suites
Hostal Lottsawatta
Hotel Gorgona
Playa Serena

Restaurants in Nueva Gorgona

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fonda La Bendición de Dios
La Ruina
Las Terrazas
Lunarossa
Picasso
Pizza Gourmet
Segundo Piso
Todo Sabor

Golf Courses in Nueva Gorgona

3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coronado Golf
Driving Range
Executive Golf Course

Stadiums & Teams in Nueva Gorgona

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Nueva Gorgona

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tocumen International AirportPTYLarge Airport
Alonso Valderrama AirportCTDMedium Airport
Marcos A. Gelabert International AirportPACMedium Airport
Aguadulce AirportSmall Airport
Augusto Vergara AirportSmall Airport
Capt. Alex H. Bosquez AirportSmall Airport
Captain Krish E. Persaud AirportSmall Airport
Chame Mayor AirportSmall Airport
El Aguila AirstripSmall Airport
Guillermo Palm Jaén AirportSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
Panamá Pacífico International AirportBLBSmall Airport
Scarlett Martinez International AirportRIHSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nueva Gorgona

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Nueva Gorgona

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 Nueva Gorgona

What is the population of Nueva Gorgona?

Nueva Gorgona has a population of 3,530 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 130.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nueva Gorgona?

Nueva Gorgona has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 93.0 inches.

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