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Puerto Obaldía, Panama

Guna Yala · Panama

Puerto Obaldía is a small town in Guna Yala, Panama with a population of 533. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

533 Population 3/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
96.8 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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People

Population533
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain96.8 in/yr
Sunny Days160/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population533
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates8.6663°, -77.4192°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceGuna Yala
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation96.8 inches (2,459 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Puerto Obaldía

Puerto Obaldía is a small town in Panama (Guna Yala) with a population of 533. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 96.8 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Puerto Obaldía has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 160 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 96.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.3°F
43% above Panama avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days160 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area203.0 sq mi (525.7 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates8.6663°N, 77.4192°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 96.8"
155% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.09"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

136 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 23, 2025.

May 25, 2023 45 km NE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama M6.5 46 km
Feb 26, 2000 7 km SE of Narganá, Panama M6.1 147 km
May 2, 1991 71 km NE of Mulatupo, Panama M6.0 82 km
Jul 29, 2015 29 km NE of Unión Chocó, Panama M5.9 50 km
Mar 2, 2011 20 km NNW of Necoclí, Colombia M5.7 63 km
Jun 7, 2002 22 km WNW of Puerto Obaldía, Panama M5.6 23 km
Jul 30, 2023 near the north coast of Colombia M5.2 98 km
May 3, 2023 9 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M5.0 146 km
May 25, 2023 40 km ENE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama M5.0 41 km
Apr 2, 2021 19 km E of Riosucio, Colombia M5.0 144 km
Apr 12, 2020 5 km S of Riosucio, Colombia M4.8 145 km
May 4, 2017 15 km NW of Playón Chico, Panama M4.8 130 km
Sep 9, 1993 34 km NE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 147 km
Oct 10, 1996 3 km WNW of Corozal, Panama M4.7 55 km
Jan 28, 2000 35 km E of Jaqué, Panama M4.7 143 km
Jun 1, 2010 23 km SE of Acandí, Colombia M4.7 47 km
Dec 25, 1993 23 km SSW of Chigorodó, Colombia M4.7 148 km
Sep 24, 1991 12 km E of Narganá, Panama M4.7 143 km
Sep 7, 2015 20 km NE of Metetí, Panama M4.7 45 km
Apr 9, 1994 15 km SE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
1988 Joan:miriam Category 3 282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 7.5 in
February 77°F (25°C) 2.9 in
March 78°F (26°C) 2.1 in Driest
April 78°F (26°C) 5.2 in Warmest
May 78°F (26°C) 9.8 in
June 78°F (25°C) 9.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 8.1 in
August 77°F (25°C) 8.6 in
September 77°F (25°C) 9.9 in
October 77°F (25°C) 12.1 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 10.2 in Coldest
December 77°F (25°C) 11.0 in

Puerto Obaldía has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in November to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 96.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.1") and March the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Puerto Obaldía

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
C.E.B.G. Octavio Ceballos
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Libraries in Puerto Obaldía

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library0.0

Hotels in Puerto Obaldía

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Doña Primitiva

Restaurants in Puerto Obaldía

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gustos del mar
La Bendicion

Airports Near Puerto Obaldía

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Achutupu AirportACUSmall Airport
Ailigandí AirportAILSmall Airport
Alcides Fernández AirportACDSmall Airport
Balboa AirportSmall Airport
Caledonia AirportSmall Airport
Capurganá AirportCPBSmall Airport
Corazón de Jesús AirportSmall Airport
EL Real AirportELESmall Airport
Indira AirportSmall Airport
Mamitupu AirportMPISmall Airport
Mansukun AirportSmall Airport
Miraflores AirportSmall Airport
Mulatos AirportULSSmall Airport
Mulatupo AirportMPPSmall Airport
Necocli AirportNCISmall Airport
Ogobsucum AirportOGMSmall Airport
Puerto Obaldía AirportPUESmall Airport
Santa María del Darién AirportSmall Airport
Tanela AirportSmall Airport
Tubualá AirportTUWSmall Airport
Unguía AirportUNCSmall Airport
Ustupu AirportUTUSmall Airport
Wannukandi AirportSmall Airport
Wannukandi AirportNBLSmall Airport
Yaviza AirportPYVSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Puerto Obaldía

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de La Miel
Iglesia de Puerto Obaldía
Iglesia San Rafael

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 Puerto Obaldía

What is the population of Puerto Obaldía?

Puerto Obaldía has a population of 533 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 203.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Puerto Obaldía?

Puerto Obaldía has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 160 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 96.8 inches.

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