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Portobelillo, Panama

Herrera Province · Panama

Portobelillo is a small town in Herrera Province, Panama with a population of 497. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

497 Population 8/sq mi density
197 ft Elevation 60 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
84.4 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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People

Population497
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain84.4 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Population497
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Coordinates8.0175°, -80.5978°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceHerrera Province
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation84.4 inches (2,144 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Portobelillo

Portobelillo is a small town in Panama (Herrera Province) with a population of 497. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 84.4 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Portobelillo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 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 84.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above Panama avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area61.6 sq mi (159.6 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates8.0175°N, 80.5978°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.4"
122% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 14.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

115 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.8 on Feb 6, 2024.

Jan 27, 2018 47 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M5.7 130 km
Feb 1, 2003 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.6 147 km
Jan 31, 2018 53 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M5.6 136 km
Jul 14, 2001 30 km SSE of Pedasí, Panama M5.3 111 km
Jan 31, 2018 38 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama M5.2 119 km
Jun 13, 2018 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama M5.2 66 km
Jul 31, 2000 52 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama M5.2 135 km
Jul 14, 2001 37 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M5.1 121 km
Jan 29, 2018 58 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama M5.0 141 km
May 27, 2011 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama M4.9 55 km
May 18, 2012 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama M4.9 58 km
Apr 21, 2020 12 km SSW of Arenas, Panama M4.8 90 km
Mar 24, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 146 km
Feb 6, 2024 11 km S of La Tronosa, Panama M4.8 77 km
Feb 12, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 142 km
Apr 29, 2002 51 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M4.7 134 km
Mar 28, 2022 5 km NNW of La Tronosa, Panama M4.7 60 km
Mar 1, 2003 67 km WSW of Arenas, Panama M4.7 138 km
Apr 1, 2011 74 km SW of Arenas, Panama M4.6 147 km
Feb 6, 2022 6 km NW of Ave María, Panama M4.6 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (78 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 78 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 83°F (28°C) 0.6 in
April 83°F (29°C) 2.3 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 7.0 in
June 81°F (27°C) 11.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in
September 81°F (27°C) 10.6 in
October 80°F (27°C) 14.3 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 10.6 in
December 80°F (27°C) 2.8 in

Portobelillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 77.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.3") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Portobelillo

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Flow 92.7 FM hits, latino AAC+ 128 kbps
Original Stereo 90.7 FM MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Portobelillo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Chitre
Museo de la Sal y el Azucar - Stella Sierra
museo de la villa de los santos

Libraries in Portobelillo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Publica de Chitre0.0

Stadiums & Teams in Portobelillo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Portobelillo

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alonso Valderrama AirportCTDMedium Airport
Ruben Cantu AirportSYPMedium Airport
Aguadulce AirportSmall Airport
Arenas AirportSmall Airport
Augusto Vergara AirportSmall Airport
Candelaria AirportSmall Airport
Capt. J. Montenegro AirportPDMSmall 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
La Plantación AirportSmall Airport
Scarlett Martinez International AirportRIHSmall Airport
Tonosí AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Panama

🇵🇦 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 Portobelillo

What is the population of Portobelillo?

Portobelillo has a population of 497 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 61.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Portobelillo?

Portobelillo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 84.4 inches.

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