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Portobelo, Panama
Colón · Panama
Portobelo is a small town in Colón, Panama with a population of 1,393. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About Portobelo
Portobelo is a historic port and corregimiento in Portobelo District, Colón Province, Panama. Located on the northern part of the Isthmus of Panama, it is 32 km (20 mi) northeast of the modern port of Colón now at the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal. It has a population of 4,559 as of 2010, and functions as the seat of Portobelo District.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,393 |
| Population Density | 24 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.5530°, -79.6569° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Colón |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 108.9 inches (2,766 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Portobelo
Portobelo is a small town in Panama (Colón) with a population of 1,393. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 108.9 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 144 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 59.0 sq mi (152.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.5530°N, 79.6569°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1882 | SAN BLAS ARCHIPELAGO | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 100 | 88 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (122 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 10.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 11.7 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 11.9 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 13.4 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 15.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 11.1 in |
Portobelo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in November to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 108.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.3") and March the driest (0.9").
Schools in Portobelo
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio General Básica de Portobelo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Jacoba Urriola Solís | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Portobelo
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Portobelo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Mateo Iturralde | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Portobelo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Altos de los Lagos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Colón |
Hotels in Portobelo
10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Portobelo
9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Portobelo
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Portobelo
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Portobelo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Portobelo
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tocumen International Airport | PTY | Large Airport |
| Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport | ONX | Medium Airport |
| Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport | PAC | Medium Airport |
| Capt. Alex H. Bosquez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cartí Airport | CTE | Small Airport |
| Coral Lodge Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fort Sherman Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Joya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mandinga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Panamá Pacífico International Airport | BLB | Small Airport |
| Rio Sidra Airport | — | Small Airport |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Portobelo
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Fortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo | Cultural | 1980 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Portobelo
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de San Felipe | |
| San Felipe | |
| San Juan de Dios | |
| Tiberiade Church |
Quick Facts
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Portobelo
Public Holidays in Panama
13 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Portobelo
What is the population of Portobelo?
Portobelo has a population of 1,393 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 59.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Portobelo?
Portobelo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 144 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 108.9 inches.