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Portachuelo, Panama
Chiriquí Province · Panama
Portachuelo is a small town in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 743. Elevation: 322 ft (98 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Portachuelo
Portachuelo is a small town in Bolivia.
People
Climate
| Population | 743 |
| Population Density | 25 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.4772°, -82.4210° |
| 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 Portachuelo
Portachuelo is a small town in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 743. The city sits at an elevation of 322 feet (98 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 | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Area | 29.3 sq mi (75.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.4772°N, 82.4210°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 | — | 133 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 54 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 89 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 78 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 64 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 64 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 130 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 |
Portachuelo 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 Portachuelo
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Educativo Básico General Portachuelo | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Portachuelo
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHT FM 107.7 | entretenimiento, musica | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Portachuelo
| 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 Potrerillos | ||||
| Museo Regional de Gualaca |
Libraries in Portachuelo
| 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 Portachuelo
| 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 Portachuelo
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Portachuelo
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Portachuelo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Portachuelo
14 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 |
| 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 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Panama
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What is the population of Portachuelo?
Portachuelo has a population of 743 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 29.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Portachuelo?
Portachuelo 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.