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Palmira Centro, Panama
Chiriquí Province · Panama
Palmira Centro is a small town in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 920. Elevation: 3,668 ft (1,118 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 920 |
| Population Density | 22 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,668 ft (1,118 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.7416°, -82.4505° |
| 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 Palmira Centro
Palmira Centro is a small town in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 920. The city sits at an elevation of 3,668 feet (1,118 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 | 3,668 ft (1,118 m) |
| Area | 42.3 sq mi (109.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.7416°N, 82.4505°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 | 125 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 108 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 83 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 83 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 72 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 88 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 66 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 104 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 13.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 14.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 10.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 13.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 15.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 20.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 11.9 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
Palmira Centro has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 66°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 115.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (20.1") and January the driest (2.0").
Schools in Palmira Centro
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Educativo Báscio General Palmira Centro | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Palmira Centro
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHT FM 107.7 | entretenimiento, musica | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Palmira Centro
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Potrerillos | ||||
| Museo Regional de Gualaca | ||||
| Sitio Arqueológico y parque temático Barriles |
Libraries in Palmira Centro
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica Minerva Urriola | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Boquete | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Palmira Centro
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadito La Bendición | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercando Público Cadena de Frío |
Cafes in Palmira Centro
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Palmira Centro
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boquete Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Palmira Centro
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Palmira Centro
20 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport | BOC | Medium Airport |
| Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport | CHX | Medium Airport |
| Coto 47 Airport | OTR | Medium Airport |
| Enrique Malek International Airport | DAV | Medium Airport |
| Golfito Airport | GLF | 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 |
| Potrero Grande Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto Armuelles Airport | AML | Small Airport |
| Punta Banco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho del Mar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Vito de Java Airport | TOO | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Palmira Centro?
Palmira Centro has a population of 920 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 42.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Palmira Centro?
Palmira Centro 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.