All Countries
Portón, Panama
Chiriquí Province · Panama
Portón is a small town in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 689. Elevation: 879 ft (268 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
Discover Portón, Panama
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
About Portón
Gómez is a corregimiento in Bugaba District, Chiriquí Province, Panama. It has a land area of 40.8 square kilometres (15.8 sq mi) and had a population of 2,702 as of 2010, giving it a population density of 66.2 inhabitants per square kilometre (171/sq mi). Its population as of 1990 was 2,468; its population as of 2000 was 2,422.
People
Climate
| Population | 689 |
| Population Density | 24 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.5654°, -82.7856° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Chiriquí Province |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 123.9 inches (3,146 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Portón
Portón is a small town in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 689. The city sits at an elevation of 879 feet (268 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 123.9 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.0°F |
| 41% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 140 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Area | 28.2 sq mi (73.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.5654°N, 82.7856°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 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 | 128 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 144 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 70 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 48 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 37 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 134 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 62 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 25 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 107 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (195 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 195 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 13.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 13.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 12.4 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 14.5 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 15.6 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 20.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 13.9 in | Coldest |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in |
Portón has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in November to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 123.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (20.9") and February the driest (2.0").
Schools in Portón
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Educativo Básico General Exquisito | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Portón
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHT FM 107.7 | entretenimiento, musica | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Portón
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitio Arqueológico y parque temático Barriles |
Libraries in Portón
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Portón
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadito La Bendición | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Corredores | |||||
| Mercado Público | |||||
| Mercando Público Cadena de Frío | |||||
| Refrescos Enil |
Stadiums & Teams in Portón
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Portón
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires Airport | BAI | 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 |
| Cangrejo Verde Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Carate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dieciocho Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 10 / Nuevo Palmar Sur 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 |
| 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 |
Quick Facts
🇵🇦 About Panama
Public Holidays in Panama
13 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Portón
What is the population of Portón?
Portón has a population of 689 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 28.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Portón?
Portón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 140 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 123.9 inches.