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Potrero Grande, Panama

Panamá Oeste Province · Panama

Potrero Grande is a small town in Panamá Oeste Province, Panama with a population of 4,044. Elevation: 371 ft (113 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

4,044 Population 13/sq mi density
371 ft Elevation 113 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
96.2 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About Potrero Grande

Potrero Grande is a town in the Panamá Province of Panama.

People

Population4,044
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain96.2 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Population4,044
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Coordinates8.8831°, -79.8301°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvincePanamá Oeste Province
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation96.2 inches (2,444 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Potrero Grande

Potrero Grande is a small town in Panama (Panamá Oeste Province) with a population of 4,044. The city sits at an elevation of 371 feet (113 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 96.2 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Potrero Grande has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 310 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 96.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 371 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.5°F
45% above Panama avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Area314.7 sq mi (814.9 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates8.8831°N, 79.8301°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 96.2"
153% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 14.92"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

106 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M3.5 on Jul 19, 2023.

Jul 4, 2009 4 km NNW of El Porvenir, Panama M6.1 123 km
Aug 13, 2003 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama M5.4 54 km
Mar 16, 2002 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama M5.3 97 km
Jul 6, 2009 4 km NW of El Porvenir, Panama M5.3 122 km
May 1, 2021 17 km NNE of Santa Isabel, Panama M5.1 116 km
Oct 28, 2003 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama M4.8 86 km
Feb 20, 2017 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama M4.7 91 km
Aug 22, 2004 10 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 148 km
Mar 7, 2012 9 km N of Tubualá, Panama M4.6 118 km
Feb 9, 2011 9 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama M4.6 94 km
Sep 26, 1997 18 km SSW of Palmira, Panama M4.5 83 km
Sep 22, 2013 33 km NW of Portobelo, Panama M4.5 100 km
Dec 3, 1999 41 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama M4.4 121 km
Apr 17, 2016 18 km NNW of Coclé del Norte, Panama M4.4 97 km
Mar 14, 2019 10 km NNW of Contadora, Panama M4.4 85 km
Sep 19, 1992 28 km NNE of El Porvenir, Panama M4.3 148 km
Feb 11, 2018 1 km N of Viento Frío, Panama M4.3 92 km
Apr 28, 2015 10 km E of Cartí Sugdup, Panama M4.3 126 km
Oct 11, 2002 9 km N of El Porvenir, Panama M4.3 127 km
Oct 31, 2000 53 km N of Viento Frío, Panama M4.3 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Otto Category 2 293 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 3 247 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (50 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 50 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 9.0 in
June 80°F (27°C) 10.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 9.5 in
August 80°F (26°C) 9.7 in
September 79°F (26°C) 10.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 14.9 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 14.3 in
December 79°F (26°C) 5.6 in

Potrero Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 90.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.9") and February the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Potrero Grande

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Beat Life Panama 80s, 90s AAC+ 64 kbps
Antena 8 100.1 FM 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 128 kbps
Ultra Stereo 98.9 FM AAC 32 kbps
TVN Radio AAC 213 kbps

Museums in Potrero Grande

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Miraflores Visitors Center
Miraflores Visitors Center
Museo de La Chorrera

Libraries in Potrero Grande

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Agencia Central Panameña de Publicaciones S.A.0.0
Biblioteca Lucas Bárcenas0.0
BP-Hortensio de Icaza0.0
FSU Library0.0
FSU Library0.0
Libreria La Preferida0.0
Libreria y Novedades Emilio0.0

Farmers Markets in Potrero Grande

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado del Marisco
Mercado Público

Stadiums & Teams in Potrero Grande

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Potrero Grande

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tocumen International AirportPTYLarge Airport
Enrique Adolfo Jimenez AirportONXMedium Airport
Marcos A. Gelabert International AirportPACMedium Airport
Aguadulce AirportSmall Airport
Capt. Alex H. Bosquez AirportSmall Airport
Captain Krish E. Persaud AirportSmall Airport
Chame Mayor AirportSmall Airport
Coral Lodge AirportSmall Airport
El Aguila AirstripSmall Airport
Fernando Eleta AirportSmall Airport
Fort Sherman AirportSmall Airport
Guillermo Palm Jaén AirportSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
Mandinga AirportSmall Airport
Panamá Pacífico International AirportBLBSmall Airport
Rio Sidra AirportSmall Airport
Scarlett Martinez International AirportRIHSmall 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 Potrero Grande

What is the population of Potrero Grande?

Potrero Grande has a population of 4,044 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 314.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Potrero Grande?

Potrero Grande has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 96.2 inches.

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