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Palmas Bellas, Panama

Colón · Panama

Palmas Bellas is a small town in Colón, Panama with a population of 1,337. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

1,337 Population 586/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
96.2 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About Palmas Bellas

Palmas Bellas is a corregimiento in Chagres District, Colón Province, Panama. As of 2010, it had a population of 1,844, up from 1,690 in Panamanian census of 2000.

People

Population1,337
Density586/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain96.2 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Population1,337
Population Density586 / sq mi
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates9.2284°, -80.0850°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceColón
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation96.2 inches (2,444 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Palmas Bellas

Palmas Bellas is a small town in Panama (Colón) with a population of 1,337. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 96.2 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Palmas Bellas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 310 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 96.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.5°F
45% above Panama avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density586/sq mi
Coordinates9.2284°N, 80.0850°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 96.2"
153% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 14.96"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

97 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M3.5 on Jul 19, 2023.

Jul 4, 2009 4 km NNW of El Porvenir, Panama M6.1 129 km
Aug 13, 2003 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama M5.4 21 km
Mar 16, 2002 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama M5.3 126 km
Jul 6, 2009 4 km NW of El Porvenir, Panama M5.3 128 km
May 1, 2021 17 km NNE of Santa Isabel, Panama M5.1 114 km
Oct 28, 2003 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama M4.8 39 km
Feb 20, 2017 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama M4.7 139 km
Feb 9, 2011 9 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama M4.6 81 km
Mar 7, 2012 9 km N of Tubualá, Panama M4.6 122 km
Sep 22, 2013 33 km NW of Portobelo, Panama M4.5 67 km
Sep 26, 1997 18 km SSW of Palmira, Panama M4.5 90 km
Apr 17, 2016 18 km NNW of Coclé del Norte, Panama M4.4 60 km
Mar 14, 2019 10 km NNW of Contadora, Panama M4.4 124 km
Dec 3, 1999 41 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama M4.4 97 km
Oct 11, 2002 9 km N of El Porvenir, Panama M4.3 132 km
Sep 13, 2004 33 km NNW of Calovébora, Panama M4.3 136 km
Feb 11, 2018 1 km N of Viento Frío, Panama M4.3 85 km
Oct 31, 2000 53 km N of Viento Frío, Panama M4.3 117 km
Feb 19, 2004 5 km NW of Paredón Arriba, Panama M4.3 150 km
Sep 5, 2003 10 km W of Calovébora, Panama M4.3 142 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 2 246 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 271 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 210 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 100 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (73 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 73 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 80°F (26°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 1.0 in
April 82°F (28°C) 4.0 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 11.4 in
June 80°F (27°C) 11.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 11.2 in
August 79°F (26°C) 10.8 in
September 79°F (26°C) 9.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 12.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 15.0 in Wettest
December 78°F (26°C) 8.1 in

Palmas Bellas has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 98.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.0") and February the driest (0.9").

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Libraries in Palmas Bellas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Mateo Iturralde0.0

Farmers Markets in Palmas Bellas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Altos de los Lagos
Mercado Municipal de Colón

Stadiums & Teams in Palmas Bellas

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Palmas Bellas

9 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
Captain Krish E. Persaud AirportSmall Airport
Chame Mayor AirportSmall Airport
Fort Sherman AirportSmall Airport
Guillermo Palm Jaén AirportSmall Airport
Panamá Pacífico International AirportBLBSmall 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 Palmas Bellas

What is the population of Palmas Bellas?

Palmas Bellas has a population of 1,337 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 586 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Palmas Bellas?

Palmas Bellas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 96.2 inches.

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