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Plan de Chorcha, Panama

Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca · Panama

Plan de Chorcha is a small town in Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca, Panama with a population of 490. Elevation: 883 ft (269 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

490 Population 17/sq mi density
883 ft Elevation 269 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
121.3 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About Plan de Chorcha

Emplanada de Chorcha is a corregimiento in Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca in the Republic of Panama.

People

Population490
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain121.3 in/yr
Sunny Days147/yr
Elevation883 ft (269 m)
Population490
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation883 ft (269 m)
Coordinates8.4651°, -82.1644°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceNgöbe-Buglé Comarca
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation121.3 inches (3,082 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Plan de Chorcha

Plan de Chorcha is a small town in Panama (Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca) with a population of 490. The city sits at an elevation of 883 feet (269 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 121.3 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Plan de Chorcha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 147 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 121.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 883 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above Panama avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days147 days/yr

Geography

Elevation883 ft (269 m)
Area28.2 sq mi (73.1 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates8.4651°N, 82.1644°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 121.3"
219% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 19.96"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

658 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 6, 2025.

Jul 21, 2021 71 km S of Burica, Panama M6.7 137 km
May 13, 2014 110 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 141 km
Jul 31, 2002 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 91 km
May 18, 1992 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 115 km
Apr 4, 2023 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 102 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 65 km
May 4, 1991 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.2 123 km
Nov 9, 2001 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.1 132 km
Aug 25, 2001 45 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.1 114 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 81 km
Feb 4, 2004 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama M6.1 79 km
Aug 7, 2002 20 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.0 106 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 62 km
May 12, 2019 1 km W of Breñón, Panama M6.0 75 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 116 km
Jun 30, 2005 3 km W of Progreso, Panama M5.9 78 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 115 km
May 1, 2006 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama M5.9 86 km
Nov 17, 1998 41 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M5.9 112 km
Aug 3, 2002 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.8 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Otto Category 3 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 128 km
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m 64 km
1941 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.2 m 6 117 km
1983 COSTA RICA Earthquake 0.1 m 6 105 km
1962 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m 83 km
1854 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Eruption + Earthquake 92 km
1822 MATINA Earthquake 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 1.6 in Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 1.7 in
March 80°F (27°C) 1.7 in
April 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in Warmest
May 80°F (26°C) 12.8 in
June 78°F (26°C) 12.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 14.4 in
August 78°F (26°C) 14.8 in
September 78°F (25°C) 15.8 in
October 77°F (25°C) 20.0 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 15.3 in Coldest
December 77°F (25°C) 5.1 in

Plan de Chorcha has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in November to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 121.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (20.0") and January the driest (1.6").

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Radio Stations near Plan de Chorcha

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHT FM 107.7 entretenimiento, musica MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Plan de Chorcha

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Regional de Gualaca

Libraries in Plan de Chorcha

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca FCA0.0
Biblioteca Las Lomas0.0

Restaurants in Plan de Chorcha

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Delicias del Marisco

Stadiums & Teams in Plan de Chorcha

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Airports Near Plan de Chorcha

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Enrique Malek International AirportDAVMedium Airport
Alvaro Berroa AirportSmall Airport
Finca Blanco AirportSmall Airport
Finca Ceiba AirportSmall Airport
Finca Fátima AirportSmall Airport
La Cabezona AirportSmall Airport
Laurel AirportSmall Airport
Pixvae AirstripSmall Airport
Puerto Armuelles AirportAMLSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Panama
Area
147.6 km² (57.0 mi²)

🇵🇦 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 Plan de Chorcha

What is the population of Plan de Chorcha?

Plan de Chorcha has a population of 490 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 28.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Plan de Chorcha?

Plan de Chorcha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 147 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 121.3 inches.

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