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Puerto Pilón, Panama

Colón · Panama

Puerto Pilón is a small city in Colón, Panama with a population of 8,754. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

8,754 Population 148/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
103.3 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About Puerto Pilón

Puerto Pilón is a corregimiento in Colón District, Colón Province, Panama with a population of 16,517 as of 2010. Its population as of 1990 was 10,241; its population as of 2000 was 11,658.

People

Population8,754
Density148/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain103.3 in/yr
Sunny Days157/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population8,754
Population Density148 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates9.3632°, -79.7933°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceColón
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation103.3 inches (2,623 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Puerto Pilón

Puerto Pilón is a small city in Panama (Colón) with a population of 8,754. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 103.3 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Puerto Pilón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 157 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 103.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.6°F
46% above Panama avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days157 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area59.0 sq mi (152.8 km²)
Population Density148/sq mi
Coordinates9.3632°N, 79.7933°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 103.3"
172% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 15.87"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

121 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 94 km
Feb 26, 2000 7 km SE of Narganá, Panama M6.1 139 km
Aug 13, 2003 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama M5.4 16 km
Jul 6, 2009 4 km NW of El Porvenir, Panama M5.3 93 km
Mar 16, 2002 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama M5.3 99 km
May 1, 2021 17 km NNE of Santa Isabel, Panama M5.1 79 km
May 3, 2023 9 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M5.0 137 km
Oct 28, 2003 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama M4.8 57 km
Feb 20, 2017 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama M4.7 133 km
Aug 22, 2004 10 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 135 km
Nov 6, 1999 27 km N of Narganá, Panama M4.7 133 km
Apr 9, 1994 15 km SE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 142 km
Sep 24, 1991 12 km E of Narganá, Panama M4.7 145 km
Feb 9, 2011 9 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama M4.6 46 km
Mar 7, 2012 9 km N of Tubualá, Panama M4.6 87 km
Sep 26, 1997 18 km SSW of Palmira, Panama M4.5 57 km
Sep 22, 2013 33 km NW of Portobelo, Panama M4.5 47 km
Dec 3, 1999 41 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama M4.4 69 km
Mar 14, 2019 10 km NNW of Contadora, Panama M4.4 107 km
Oct 3, 1999 35 km N of Narganá, Panama M4.4 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Otto Category 2 249 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 251 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 193 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 100 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (96 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 96 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 2.2 in
February 78°F (26°C) 1.0 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in Warmest
May 80°F (27°C) 11.9 in
June 79°F (26°C) 11.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 12.2 in
August 78°F (26°C) 11.6 in
September 78°F (25°C) 11.3 in
October 78°F (25°C) 14.0 in
November 77°F (25°C) 15.9 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 7.4 in Coldest

Puerto Pilón has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in December to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 103.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.9") and March the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Puerto Pilón

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

Libraries in Puerto Pilón

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Mateo Iturralde0.0

Farmers Markets in Puerto Pilón

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
El Super Ahorro
Mercado Altos de los Lagos
Mercado Municipal de Colón

Restaurants in Puerto Pilón

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Gas Stations in Puerto Pilón

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terpel

Stadiums & Teams in Puerto Pilón

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Airports Near Puerto Pilón

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tocumen International AirportPTYLarge Airport
Enrique Adolfo Jimenez AirportONXMedium Airport
Marcos A. Gelabert International AirportPACMedium Airport
Capt. Alex H. Bosquez AirportSmall Airport
Coral Lodge AirportSmall Airport
Fort Sherman AirportSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
Mandinga AirportSmall Airport
Panamá Pacífico International AirportBLBSmall Airport
Rio Sidra AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Puerto Pilón

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová

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 Pilón

What is the population of Puerto Pilón?

Puerto Pilón has a population of 8,754 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 148 people per square mile, spread across 59.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Puerto Pilón?

Puerto Pilón 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 79°F in July. The area receives 157 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 103.3 inches.

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