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Piedra Candela, Panama
Chiriquí Province · Panama
Piedra Candela is a small town in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 648. Elevation: 4,432 ft (1,351 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Piedra Candela
Santa Clara is a corregimiento (subdistrict) in Renacimiento District, Chiriquí Province, Panama. It has a land area of 67 square kilometres (26 sq mi) and had a population of 2,642 as of 2010, giving it a population density of 39.5 inhabitants per square kilometre (102/sq mi). The corregimiento was created by Law 41 of April 30, 2003.
People
Climate
| Population | 648 |
| Population Density | 16 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,432 ft (1,351 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.8755°, -82.7779° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Chiriquí Province |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 114.3 inches (2,904 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Piedra Candela
Piedra Candela is a small town in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 648. The city sits at an elevation of 4,432 feet (1,351 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 114.3 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 149 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,432 ft (1,351 m) |
| Area | 39.9 sq mi (103.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.8755°N, 82.7779°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 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 | 96 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 117 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 102 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 50 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 42 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 141 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 97 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 48 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 74 km |
| 1798 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
| 1746 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (168 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 168 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 170 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 62°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 13.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 14.3 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 9.9 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 12.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 15.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 19.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 11.4 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
Piedra Candela has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 61°F in December to 64°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 114.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (19.5") and February the driest (2.7").
Schools in Piedra Candela
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Piedra Candela | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Piedra Candela
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHT FM 107.7 | entretenimiento, musica | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Piedra Candela
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura | ||||
| Sitio Arqueológico y parque temático Barriles |
Farmers Markets in Piedra Candela
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macrobiótica El Sol | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Corredores | |||||
| Mercando Público Cadena de Frío |
Hotels in Piedra Candela
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Piedra Candela
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Piedra Candela
33 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport | BOC | Medium Airport |
| Buenos Aires Airport | BAI | 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 |
| Palmar Sur Airport | PMZ | Medium Airport |
| Puerto Jimenez Airport | PJM | Medium Airport |
| Alvaro Berroa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Amubri Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cangrejo Verde Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Carate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Deborah Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dieciocho Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Don Diego Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 10 / Nuevo Palmar Sur Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 32 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 45 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 |
| Salama Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Vito de Java Airport | TOO | Small Airport |
| Shiroles Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sixaola Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Piedra Candela?
Piedra Candela has a population of 648 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 39.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Piedra Candela?
Piedra Candela enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 149 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 114.3 inches.