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Pedregal, Panama
Chiriquí Province · Panama
Pedregal is a small city in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 17,427. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Pedregal
David, known as David City in colonial times, is a city and corregimiento in western Panama. It is the capital of the Chiriquí Province and has an estimated population of 82,907 inhabitants as confirmed in 2013. It is a relatively affluent city with a firmly established, dominant middle class and a very low unemployment and poverty index. The Pan-American Highway is a popular route to David. The city is named after King David from the Bible. David is the largest city in Panama that is not part of the Panama city metro area.
People
Climate
| Population | 17,427 |
| Population Density | 47 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.3770°, -82.4295° |
| 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 Pedregal
Pedregal is a small city in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 17,427. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 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.
Climate in Pedregal
Pedregal has an average annual temperature of 24.7°C (76°F). The hottest month is Mar (25.8°C), the coldest is Nov (23.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 2886 mm.
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 | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 371.1 sq mi (961.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 47/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.3770°N, 82.4295°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 144 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 43 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 92 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 81 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 55 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 64 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 140 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 13.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 13.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 12.8 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 14.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 14.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 20.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 14.9 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in |
Pedregal has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 119.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (20.8") and February the driest (1.5").
Schools in Pedregal
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela De Pedregal | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Básico General La Primavera | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Básico General María Olimpia de Obaldia | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Básico General Anexa La Primavera | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Pablo Emilio Corce | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Los Abanicos | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Pedregal
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHT FM 107.7 | entretenimiento, musica | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Pedregal
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiguo Museo José Domingo de Obaldia | ||||
| Fort David | ||||
| Fundación Cultural Gallegos | ||||
| Museo al Ferrocarril | ||||
| Museo del Barrio y Antigüedades La Casona | ||||
| Museo Regional de Gualaca |
Libraries in Pedregal
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca FCA | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Las Lomas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Octavio Méndez Pereira | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Santiago Anguizola Delgado | 0.0 | |||||
| Doctor Victor Levi Lasso | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pedregal
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hbo Quick | |||||
| Mercadito La Bendición | |||||
| Mercadito Octavo Este | |||||
| Mercadito Zuny | |||||
| Mercado del Marisco | |||||
| Mercado Público | |||||
| Mercado Público | |||||
| Mercado Público Cadena de Frío | |||||
| Ventas La Solución |
Restaurants in Pedregal
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Pedregal
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Pedregal
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pedregal
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Pedregal
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Pedregal
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Coto 47 Airport | OTR | Medium Airport |
| Enrique Malek International Airport | DAV | Medium Airport |
| Alvaro Berroa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cangrejo Verde Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coibito Landing Airstrip | — | 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 |
| 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 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pedregal
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla San Esequiel Moreno | |
| Comunidad Apostólica Misión Panamá | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Parroquia Don Bosco | |
| Parroquia San José | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová | |
| Templo Dios es luz |
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What is the population of Pedregal?
Pedregal has a population of 17,427 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 47 people per square mile, spread across 371.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pedregal?
Pedregal 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.