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Nuevo Paraíso, Panama

Bocas del Toro Province · Panama

Nuevo Paraíso is a small town in Bocas del Toro Province, Panama with a population of 699. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

699 Population 81/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
111.4 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About Nuevo Paraíso

Barrio Francés is a corregimiento in Bocas del Toro Province in the Republic of Panama.

People

Population699
Density81/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain111.4 in/yr
Sunny Days134/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population699
Population Density81 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates9.2861°, -82.4106°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceBocas del Toro Province
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation111.4 inches (2,830 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nuevo Paraíso

Nuevo Paraíso is a small town in Panama (Bocas del Toro Province) with a population of 699. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 111.4 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Nuevo Paraíso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 134 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 111.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.0°F
43% above Panama avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days134 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area8.6 sq mi (22.2 km²)
Population Density81/sq mi
Coordinates9.2861°N, 82.4106°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 111.4"
193% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.60"
Driest Month (Mar) 5.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

554 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 6, 2025.

Apr 22, 1991 34 km S of Limón, Costa Rica M7.6 85 km
Apr 28, 1990 8 km SSE of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica M6.4 128 km
May 4, 1991 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.2 29 km
Apr 24, 1991 16 km SE of La Suiza, Costa Rica M6.2 132 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 99 km
Nov 9, 2001 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.1 42 km
Feb 4, 2004 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama M6.1 115 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 150 km
May 12, 2019 1 km W of Breñón, Panama M6.0 87 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 124 km
May 1, 2006 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama M5.9 135 km
Jun 30, 2005 3 km W of Progreso, Panama M5.9 106 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 124 km
Jul 10, 1993 3 km S of La Suiza, Costa Rica M5.8 146 km
Aug 3, 2002 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.8 122 km
Jan 29, 2021 12 km SW of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.7 134 km
May 27, 2013 8 km SSW of Guabito, Panama M5.7 29 km
Jul 22, 2024 8 km SE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.7 126 km
May 27, 1991 2 km SW of La Mesa, Panama M5.7 38 km
May 26, 2008 11 km WNW of Finca Blanco, Panama M5.6 114 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 3 193 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 298 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1991 LIMON, PANDORA Earthquake 3.0 m 90 85 km
1916 BOCAS DEL TORO Earthquake 1.3 m 57 km
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m 143 km
1941 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.2 m 6 109 km
1983 COSTA RICA Earthquake 0.1 m 6 101 km
1962 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m 147 km
1854 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Eruption + Earthquake 109 km
1822 MATINA Earthquake 69 km
1798 MATINA Earthquake 115 km
1746 MATINA Earthquake 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (170 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Turrialba Stratovolcano 3,340 m (10,958 ft) 2019 170 km
Irazu Stratovolcano 3,432 m (11,260 ft) 1994 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 5.2 in
March 77°F (25°C) 5.1 in Driest
April 78°F (26°C) 7.5 in
May 79°F (26°C) 10.8 in Warmest
June 78°F (25°C) 11.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 12.6 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 10.6 in
September 77°F (25°C) 9.9 in
October 77°F (25°C) 11.9 in
November 77°F (25°C) 10.7 in
December 76°F (24°C) 10.8 in

Nuevo Paraíso has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 75°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 111.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.6") and March the driest (5.1").

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Schools in Nuevo Paraíso

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Guaymí
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Museums in Nuevo Paraíso

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Plastic Bottle Village

Libraries in Nuevo Paraíso

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública0.0

Farmers Markets in Nuevo Paraíso

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Asociación Agroindustrial de Productores de Cacao
Mercado Internacional de Sixaola

Hotels in Nuevo Paraíso

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

emachservice B&B
Hotel La preferida

Cafes in Nuevo Paraíso

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coffee Stop

Breweries in Nuevo Paraíso

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Micro Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Nuevo Paraíso

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Nuevo Paraíso

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International AirportBOCMedium Airport
Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International AirportCHXMedium Airport
Coto 47 AirportOTRMedium Airport
Limón International AirportLIOMedium Airport
Alvaro Berroa AirportSmall Airport
Amubri AirportSmall Airport
Deborah AirportSmall Airport
Don Diego AirportSmall Airport
Finca 32 AirportSmall Airport
Finca 45 AirportSmall Airport
Finca 63 (Coto 63) AirportSmall Airport
Finca 67 AirportSmall Airport
Pandora AirportSmall Airport
San Vito de Java AirportTOOSmall Airport
Shiroles AirportSmall Airport
Sixaola AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nuevo Paraíso

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días

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 Nuevo Paraíso

What is the population of Nuevo Paraíso?

Nuevo Paraíso has a population of 699 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 81 people per square mile, spread across 8.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nuevo Paraíso?

Nuevo Paraíso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 134 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 111.4 inches.

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