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Paja de Sombrero, Panama
Chiriquí Province · Panama
Paja de Sombrero is a small town in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 157. Elevation: 1,280 ft (390 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Paja de Sombrero
Paja de Sombrero is a corregimiento in Gualaca District, Chiriquí Province, Panama. It has a land area of 62.7 square kilometres (24.2 sq mi) and had a population of 653 as of 2010, giving it a population density of 10.4 inhabitants per square kilometre (27/sq mi). Its population as of 1990 was 670; its population as of 2000 was 637.
People
Climate
| Population | 157 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,280 ft (390 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.6861°, -82.3216° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Chiriquí Province |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 126.5 inches (3,214 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Paja de Sombrero
Paja de Sombrero is a small town in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 157. The city sits at an elevation of 1,280 feet (390 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 126.5 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.6°F |
| 44% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,280 ft (390 m) |
| Area | 42.3 sq mi (109.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.6861°N, 82.3216°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 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 | 138 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 108 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 79 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 97 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 85 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 89 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 77 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 117 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 13.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 13.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 10.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 13.4 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 14.7 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 19.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 12.8 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 10.9 in | Coldest |
Paja de Sombrero has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 67°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 129.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (19.2") and March the driest (2.2").
Schools in Paja de Sombrero
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela La Soledad | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Paja de Sombrero
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHT FM 107.7 | entretenimiento, musica | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Paja de Sombrero
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Potrerillos | ||||
| Museo Regional de Gualaca |
Libraries in Paja de Sombrero
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Octavio Méndez Pereira | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica Minerva Urriola | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Boquete | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Paja de Sombrero
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadito La Bendición | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Público |
Breweries in Paja de Sombrero
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boquete Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Paja de Sombrero
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Paja de Sombrero
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport | BOC | Medium Airport |
| Coto 47 Airport | OTR | Medium Airport |
| Enrique Malek International Airport | DAV | Medium Airport |
| Alvaro Berroa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cangrejo Verde Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 32 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 63 (Coto 63) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 67 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Blanco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Ceiba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Fátima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cabezona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Laurel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto Armuelles Airport | AML | Small Airport |
| San Vito de Java Airport | TOO | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Paja de Sombrero?
Paja de Sombrero has a population of 157 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 42.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Paja de Sombrero?
Paja de Sombrero has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 126.5 inches.