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Ocú, Panama

Herrera Province · Panama

Ocú is a small town in Herrera Province, Panama with a population of 3,939. Elevation: 433 ft (132 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,939 Population 64/sq mi density
433 ft Elevation 132 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
94.5 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About Ocú

Ocú is a town and corregimiento in Ocú District, Herrera Province, Panama with a population of 7,006 as of 2010. It is the seat of Ocú District. Its population as of 1990 was 7,488; its population as of 2000 was 8,150.

People

Population3,939
Density64/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain94.5 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Population3,939
Population Density64 / sq mi
Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Coordinates7.9453°, -80.7773°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceHerrera Province
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation94.5 inches (2,399 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ocú

Ocú is a small town in Panama (Herrera Province) with a population of 3,939. The city sits at an elevation of 433 feet (132 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.5 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Ocú has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 94.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 433 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above Panama avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Area61.6 sq mi (159.6 km²)
Population Density64/sq mi
Coordinates7.9453°N, 80.7773°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.5"
149% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 15.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

118 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.5 on May 18, 2025.

Jul 15, 2020 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.8 136 km
Jan 27, 2018 47 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M5.7 142 km
Jan 31, 2018 53 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M5.6 148 km
Feb 1, 2003 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.6 126 km
Jul 14, 2001 30 km SSE of Pedasí, Panama M5.3 120 km
Jul 31, 2000 52 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama M5.2 147 km
Jun 13, 2018 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama M5.2 62 km
Jan 31, 2018 38 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama M5.2 133 km
Jul 14, 2001 37 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M5.1 131 km
Jun 22, 2013 76 km SSW of Quebrada de Piedra, Panama M5.1 145 km
May 18, 2012 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama M4.9 38 km
May 27, 2011 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama M4.9 55 km
Feb 12, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 121 km
Feb 6, 2024 11 km S of La Tronosa, Panama M4.8 72 km
Apr 21, 2020 12 km SSW of Arenas, Panama M4.8 77 km
Mar 24, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 125 km
Aug 17, 2016 50 km SSW of Santa Cruz, Panama M4.8 140 km
Apr 29, 2002 51 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M4.7 145 km
May 14, 2002 88 km SSW of Río Grande, Panama M4.7 149 km
Mar 1, 2003 67 km WSW of Arenas, Panama M4.7 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (97 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 97 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 81°F (27°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in Warmest
April 82°F (28°C) 2.7 in
May 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in
June 80°F (27°C) 11.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 8.5 in
August 79°F (26°C) 11.2 in
September 79°F (26°C) 13.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 15.9 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 10.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 2.9 in

Ocú has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 88.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.9") and February the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Ocú

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela José Dolores Carrizo #2 - - - -
Escuela José Dolores Carrizo #1 - - - -
Escuela José Dolores Carrizo #3 - - - -
Colegio Rafael Quintero Villarreal - - - -
Escuela El Hatillo - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ocú

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Flow 92.7 FM hits, latino AAC+ 128 kbps
Original Stereo 90.7 FM - MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Ocú

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro Interactivo Canal de Panamá
Regional de Veraguas

Libraries in Ocú

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotéca Julio Fábrega0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0

Farmers Markets in Ocú

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Achiote Food and Drinks
Amicaj
Benhur Isaak
Centro 168
Centro China
El Estadio
Florencia
Kiosco Jennifer
Mercabastos
Mini Super
Mini Super Mitchel
Servicios Múltiples

Hotels in Ocú

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Posada

Clinics in Ocú

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Atención Primaria Innovadora

Gas Stations in Ocú

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estación Verónica
Texaco

Banks in Ocú

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Nacional de Panamá

Stadiums & Teams in Ocú

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ocú

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alonso Valderrama AirportCTDMedium Airport
Ruben Cantu AirportSYPMedium Airport
Aguadulce Airport-Small Airport
Arenas Airport-Small Airport
Augusto Vergara Airport-Small Airport
Candelaria Airport-Small Airport
Capt. J. Montenegro AirportPDMSmall Airport
El Aguila Airstrip-Small Airport
Guillermo Palm Jaén Airport-Small Airport
Ingenio Santa Rosa Airport-Small Airport
La Plantación Airport-Small Airport
Scarlett Martinez International AirportRIHSmall Airport
Tonosí Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ocú

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
San Sebastián

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 Ocú

What is the population of Ocú?

Ocú has a population of 3,939 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 64 people per square mile, spread across 61.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ocú?

Ocú 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 79°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 94.5 inches.

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