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Penonomé, Panama

Coclé · Panama

Penonomé is a small city in Coclé, Panama with a population of 16,250. Elevation: 295 ft (90 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

16,250 Population 562/sq mi density
295 ft Elevation 90 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
62.5 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About Penonomé

Penonomé

Penonomé is the capital of Penonomé District and of Coclé Province in Panama. The town is located in the geographic center of Panama along the Inter-American Highway in the wide, flat lowlands of central Coclé.

People

Population16,250
Density562/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain62.5 in/yr
Sunny Days331/yr
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Population16,250
Population Density562 / sq mi
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Coordinates8.5189°, -80.3573°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceCoclé
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation62.5 inches (1,588 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Penonomé

Penonomé is a small city in Panama (Coclé) with a population of 16,250. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet (90 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 62.5 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Climate in Penonomé

Penonomé has an average annual temperature of 25.4°C (78°F). The hottest month is Apr (26.6°C), the coldest is Jan (24.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 2353 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.3°C / 76°F 20.1° / 29.6° 22.2
Feb 25.1°C / 77°F 19.7° / 31.9° 15.0
Mar 26.3°C / 79°F 20.5° / 34.4° 21.3
Apr 26.6°C / 80°F 21.3° / 34.2° 153.1
May 26.2°C / 79°F 22.4° / 32.6° 232.6
Jun 25.5°C / 78°F 21.9° / 30.8° 259.8
Jul 25.4°C / 78°F 22° / 29.9° 277.3
Aug 25.3°C / 78°F 21.6° / 29.9° 257.8
Sep 25.4°C / 78°F 21.9° / 30.2° 313.1
Oct 25.1°C / 77°F 21.8° / 30.2° 359.3
Nov 24.7°C / 76°F 21.1° / 29.7° 339.1
Dec 24.8°C / 77°F 21.2° / 29.4° 102.9
Penonomé 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 331 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 62.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.6°F
46% above Panama avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Area28.9 sq mi (75.0 km²)
Population Density562/sq mi
Coordinates8.5189°N, 80.3573°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.5"
65% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 13.66"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

98 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.5 on May 18, 2025.

Aug 13, 2003 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama M5.4 104 km
Jul 14, 2001 30 km SSE of Pedasí, Panama M5.3 147 km
Jan 31, 2018 38 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama M5.2 141 km
Jun 13, 2018 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama M5.2 124 km
May 27, 2011 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama M4.9 112 km
May 18, 2012 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama M4.9 117 km
Feb 6, 2024 11 km S of La Tronosa, Panama M4.8 135 km
Oct 28, 2003 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama M4.8 111 km
Mar 28, 2022 5 km NNW of La Tronosa, Panama M4.7 119 km
Feb 20, 2017 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama M4.7 124 km
Apr 18, 2012 10 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama M4.6 112 km
Feb 6, 2022 6 km NW of Ave María, Panama M4.6 129 km
Apr 1, 2011 6 km S of La Mesa, Panama M4.5 106 km
Mar 23, 2006 Panama M4.5 102 km
Dec 1, 1997 10 km ENE of Alto de Jesús, Panama M4.5 117 km
Aug 8, 1993 9 km SSE of La Tronosa, Panama M4.5 130 km
May 18, 2025 38 km N of Loma Yuca, Panama M4.5 136 km
Mar 14, 2019 10 km NNW of Contadora, Panama M4.4 142 km
Apr 2, 1996 27 km SSE of Pedasí, Panama M4.4 143 km
Jun 30, 2022 25 km S of Pedasí, Panama M4.4 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2.

Year Name Category Closest
1988 Joan:miriam Category 2 293 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (22 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 22 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 80°F (26°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 1.1 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 11.5 in
June 80°F (26°C) 11.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 7.3 in
August 80°F (26°C) 10.6 in
September 79°F (26°C) 10.9 in
October 78°F (26°C) 13.7 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 10.8 in
December 78°F (26°C) 4.4 in

Penonomé has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 87.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.7") and February the driest (0.6").

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Colleges & Universities in Penonomé

Institution Type Founded Website
Isae Universidad University
Monteros Karate Do College
Panama Technology Center College Visit →
Universidad de Los Llanos del Pacífico (UDELLPA) University Visit →
Universidad de Panamá - Sede de Coclé University
Universidad del Trabajo Olmedo Domingo Olberto College
Universidad Latina de Panamá College
Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá University Visit →

Schools in Penonomé

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Angel Maria Herrera High School
Ipt Leonila Pinzon de Grimaldo
Escuela Simeón Conte
Escuela Federico Zúñiga Feliú
C.E.B.G. Clelia F. de Martínez
Colegio San Agustín Penonomé
Colegio San Ignacio de Loyola
Excelsior International School
Escuela El Buen Pastor
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Radio Stations near Penonomé

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Penonomé

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Capilla San Juan de Dios
Museo de la Historia y la Tradición Penonomeña (Museo de Penonomé)
Museo del Parque Arqueológico El Caño
Museo Hermanos Arias Madrid
Museo Padre José Noto
Museo Victoriano Lorenzo
Serpentario

Libraries in Penonomé

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Fernando Guardia Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Penonomé

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Penonomé

Hotels in Penonomé

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Árabe Dimashq Hotel and Restaurant
Cocle Hotel
Hotel Dos Continentes
Hotel Guacamaya
Villa Esperanza Hotel
Villa Nomé Family Hostel

Restaurants in Penonomé

45 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asados Sazón Criollo
Club Campestre El Bramadero
Don Fausto
Fonda Don Nur
Fonda El Criollo
Fonda El Merendero
Fonda La Casita de Mi Abuela
Fonda La Fritanguería
Fonda Los Manos
Fonda Mama Jiña
Fonda Mi Hogar
Fonda Niña Grace
Fonda Popular
Gallo Pinto
Gallo Pinto
Gambrinus Pub & Grill
Guacamaya Restaurante
Jenny Song Restaurant
Jin Foon Restaurant
La Delicia Restaurant
La Estancia
La Gran China
Little Caesar Pizza
Mak Aros
Meson de Santa Cruz
Mi Fonda Panchita
Michi Queen
Pío Pío
Pits, Burger, Bar and Grill
Raíces Interioranas
Restarante y Pizzería Don Nur
Restaurante David
Restaurante El Bomberito
Restaurante El Viajero Penonomé, S.A. / Decadas Restaurante
Restaurante Las Tinajas
Restaurante Los Reyes
Restaurante Mi Gallito
Restaurante Rosty Pollo
Restaurante Vicky
Restaurtante del Hotel Dos Continentes
Rincón Centroamericano Pupusas Salvadorenas
Sabores del Perú
Tasty Restaurante
Wing Zone
Yukas Grill

Cafes in Penonomé

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Azadi Café
Café Zaratí
Coffee Tours
La Pintada Café
Restaurante y Cafetería La Terraza

Theatres in Penonomé

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro de San Antonio

Monuments in Penonomé

5 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bicentenario de la Independencia de Panamá de España
Excelsa Mujer
Geographic Center of the Republic of Panama
Ramón M. Valdés
Simón Bolívar

Clinics in Penonomé

20 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Diagnóstico Clínico (CDC)
Centro Médico Integral Ballesteros Penonomé
Clínica de la Mujer
Clínica de Salud Integral (De León)
Clínica de Venas y Enfermedades Vasculares
Clínica del Sueño Dra Madrid
Clínica Divina Misericordia
Clínica Divino Niño
Clinica Dr. Gilberto Edwards
Clinica MaRe
Clínica MaRe
Clinica María
Clínica Médica Corazón de Jesús
Clínica Médica San Pablo
Clínica Orthopedics Plus
Clínica Penonomé
Clínica Virgen del Cobre
Clínica Virgen del Cobre
Policlínica Manuel Paulino Ocaña
Salud Vital Clínica Medica

Dentists in Penonomé

7 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica de Especialidades Dentales Oberto, S.A. (CEDO, S.A.)
Clínica Dental de Ortodoncia
Clínica Dental Sonríe Penonomé
Clínica Médico Dental Santa Fabiola
PA #12580283955
San Martín
Tejeira Moreno

Veterinaries in Penonomé

4 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Veterinaria Pet Services
Clínica Veterinaria Villamarq
Clínica Veterinaria Villamarq
Veterinaria Animalia's

Bus Stations in Penonomé

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PA #12146720040
UTRAPEP

Gas Stations in Penonomé

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Delta
Delta
Delta
PA #1441567180
PA #388470234
PA #388470236
Terpel

Banks in Penonomé

15 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agricultural Development Bank
BAC Credomatic
Banco Delta
Banco General
Banco Hipotecario Nacional
Banco Lafise
Banco Nacional
Banco Nacional de Panamá
Banesco
Banistmo
Caja de Ahorro
Coopenaljupen, R.L.
Credicorp Bank
Global Bank
Instacredit

Shopping Malls in Penonomé

3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Iguana Mall
La Sorpresa Mall
Plaza Aurora

Gyms in Penonomé

5 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

4Fit Gym
Fit Zone
Gimnasio Municipal Algis Morenos T.
Paradise Fitness GYM
ProClub

Breweries in Penonomé

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería Nacional

Stadiums & Teams in Penonomé

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Penonomé

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alonso Valderrama AirportCTDMedium Airport
Ruben Cantu AirportSYPMedium Airport
Aguadulce AirportSmall Airport
Augusto Vergara AirportSmall Airport
Captain Krish E. Persaud AirportSmall Airport
Chame Mayor AirportSmall Airport
El Aguila AirstripSmall Airport
Guillermo Palm Jaén AirportSmall Airport
Ingenio Santa Rosa AirportSmall Airport
Scarlett Martinez International AirportRIHSmall Airport

Post Offices in Penonomé

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correos Panamá
Ferguson
Mail Boxes Etc.

Churches & Religious Organizations in Penonomé

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla de San Antonio
Capilla Virgen de Guadalupe
Iglesia Bautista La Providencia Penonomé
Iglesia Evangélica China de la Comunidad de Penonomé / 貝諾諾美華人基督教會
Iglesia San Juan Bautista
Parroquia de San Martín

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Panama
Elevation
70 m (230 ft)

🇵🇦 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 Penonomé

What is the population of Penonomé?

Penonomé has a population of 16,250 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 562 people per square mile, spread across 28.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Penonomé?

Penonomé 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 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 62.5 inches.

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