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Puerto Armuelles, Panama
Chiriquí Province · Panama
Puerto Armuelles is a small city in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 11,743. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
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About Puerto Armuelles
Puerto Armuelles is a city and corregimiento on Panama's Pacific coast in western Chiriquí Province adjacent to Costa Rica. It is the seat of the Barú District and the second-largest city in Chiriqui province with a population of nearly 25,000. Puerto Armuelles has two different types of deep-water ports, one for bananas, and one for oil.
People
Climate
| Population | 11,743 |
| Population Density | 137 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.2778°, -82.8621° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Chiriquí Province |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 124.1 inches (3,152 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Puerto Armuelles
Puerto Armuelles is a small city in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 11,743. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 124.1 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Climate in Puerto Armuelles
Puerto Armuelles has an average annual temperature of 26.4°C (80°F). The hottest month is Mar (28.2°C), the coldest is Nov (25.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 2800 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 140 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 85.9 sq mi (222.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 137/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.2778°N, 82.8621°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 50 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 60 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 51 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 128 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 32 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 29 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 14.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 13.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 14.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 15.8 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 22.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 13.3 in | Coldest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 6.6 in |
Puerto Armuelles has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in November to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 124.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (22.0") and February the driest (1.7").
Colleges & Universities in Puerto Armuelles
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Regional Universitario de Barú | University | — | Visit → |
| Instituto Profesional y Técnico de Limones | College | — | — |
Schools in Puerto Armuelles
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Primaria de Riomar | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Bellas Artes -Verísimo Castillo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Los Ángeles | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria No. 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio San Antonio | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria de Puerto Armuelles | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Tomás Armuelles 2 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Puerto Armuelles
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHT FM 107.7 | entretenimiento, musica | MP3 96 kbps |
Libraries in Puerto Armuelles
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Farmacia Herrera | 0.0 | |||||
| Generosa Valdés | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Puerto Armuelles
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrescos Enil |
Restaurants in Puerto Armuelles
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Puerto Armuelles
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Puerto Armuelles
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Puerto Armuelles
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Puerto Armuelles
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Puerto Armuelles
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Puerto Armuelles
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Puerto Armuelles
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Puerto Armuelles
24 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Delicias 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 |
| Sirena Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Puerto Armuelles
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia San Antonio de Padua | |
| Iglesia Testigos de Jehová | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Panama
13 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Puerto Armuelles?
Puerto Armuelles has a population of 11,743 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 137 people per square mile, spread across 85.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Puerto Armuelles?
Puerto Armuelles has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 140 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 124.1 inches.