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Paraíso, Panama
Chiriquí Province · Panama
Paraíso is a small town in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 242. Elevation: 2,703 ft (824 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Paraíso
Cordillera is a corregimiento, a subdivision of a district, in Boquerón District, Chiriquí Province, Panama. It has a land area of 48.8 square kilometres (18.8 sq mi) and had a population of 483 as of 2023, giving it a population density of 9.9 inhabitants per square kilometre (26/sq mi). Its population as of 2010 was 590; its population as of 2000 was 471.
People
Climate
| Population | 242 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,703 ft (824 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.6627°, -82.5908° |
| 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 Paraíso
Paraíso is a small town in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 242. The city sits at an elevation of 2,703 feet (824 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 | 2,703 ft (824 m) |
| Area | 39.9 sq mi (103.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.6627°N, 82.5908°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 | — | 123 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 74 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 67 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 56 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 75 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 49 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 103 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (199 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 14.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 14.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 10.8 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 14.1 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 15.0 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 21.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 12.0 in | Coldest |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 5.3 in |
Paraíso has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 74°F in November to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 120.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (21.7") and February the driest (1.8").
Schools in Paraíso
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela de Santa Rita | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Paraíso
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHT FM 107.7 | entretenimiento, musica | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Paraíso
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiguo Museo José Domingo de Obaldia | ||||
| Fundación Cultural Gallegos | ||||
| Museo al Ferrocarril | ||||
| Museo del Barrio y Antigüedades La Casona | ||||
| Museo Potrerillos | ||||
| Sitio Arqueológico y parque temático Barriles |
Libraries in Paraíso
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Las Lomas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Octavio Méndez Pereira | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica Minerva Urriola | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Santiago Anguizola Delgado | 0.0 | |||||
| Doctor Victor Levi Lasso | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Boquete | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Paraíso
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hbo Quick | |||||
| Mercadito La Bendición | |||||
| Mercadito Octavo Este | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Público | |||||
| Mercado Público | |||||
| Mercado Público Cadena de Frío | |||||
| Mercando Público Cadena de Frío | |||||
| Refrescos Enil | |||||
| Ventas La Solución |
Breweries in Paraíso
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boquete Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Paraíso
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Paraíso
20 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport | BOC | Medium Airport |
| Buenos Aires Airport | BAI | Medium Airport |
| Coto 47 Airport | OTR | Medium Airport |
| Enrique Malek International Airport | DAV | Medium Airport |
| Golfito Airport | GLF | Medium Airport |
| Puerto Jimenez Airport | PJM | Medium Airport |
| Alvaro Berroa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cangrejo Verde Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 63 (Coto 63) 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 |
| Salama Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Vito de Java Airport | TOO | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Paraíso?
Paraíso has a population of 242 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 39.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Paraíso?
Paraíso 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.