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Punta Alegre, Panama

Darién · Panama

Punta Alegre is a small town in Darién, Panama with a population of 563. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

563 Population 1/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
88.4 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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People

Population563
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain88.4 in/yr
Sunny Days176/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population563
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates8.2953°, -78.2541°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceDarién
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation88.4 inches (2,244 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Punta Alegre

Punta Alegre is a small town in Panama (Darién) with a population of 563. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.4 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Punta Alegre has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 176 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above Panama avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days176 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area500.5 sq mi (1,296.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates8.2953°N, 78.2541°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.4"
133% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

168 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 5, 2025.

May 25, 2023 45 km NE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama M6.5 146 km
Nov 8, 2000 10 km SW of Juradó, Colombia M6.5 147 km
Nov 4, 1996 33 km WSW of Riosucio, Colombia M6.3 145 km
Apr 4, 1991 44 km WSW of Juradó, Colombia M6.3 143 km
Feb 26, 2000 7 km SE of Narganá, Panama M6.1 127 km
Jul 29, 2015 29 km NE of Unión Chocó, Panama M5.9 104 km
Jun 7, 2002 22 km WNW of Puerto Obaldía, Panama M5.6 84 km
Jan 4, 1999 23 km SSE of Jaqué, Panama M5.5 110 km
Dec 16, 2000 23 km W of Juradó, Colombia M5.4 138 km
Mar 16, 2002 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama M5.3 112 km
Feb 18, 2018 73 km W of Jaqué, Panama M5.1 102 km
May 25, 2023 40 km ENE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama M5.0 141 km
May 3, 2023 9 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M5.0 124 km
Feb 8, 1992 56 km SSW of Jaqué, Panama M5.0 141 km
Jan 20, 2020 53 km WSW of Jaqué, Panama M4.9 110 km
May 4, 2017 15 km NW of Playón Chico, Panama M4.8 123 km
Apr 22, 2001 54 km WSW of Jaqué, Panama M4.8 112 km
Sep 24, 1991 12 km E of Narganá, Panama M4.7 128 km
Nov 8, 2000 20 km WSW of Juradó, Colombia M4.7 142 km
Jan 28, 2000 35 km E of Jaqué, Panama M4.7 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 1.0 in
February 80°F (27°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 0.9 in
April 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in Warmest
May 80°F (27°C) 10.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 11.3 in
July 80°F (26°C) 10.1 in
August 80°F (26°C) 9.3 in
September 79°F (26°C) 9.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 12.6 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 12.5 in Coldest
December 79°F (26°C) 5.6 in

Punta Alegre has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in November to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 88.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.6") and February the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Punta Alegre

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Punta Alegre - - - -
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Hotels in Punta Alegre

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Punta Patiño Lodge

Airports Near Punta Alegre

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bahia Piña AirportBFQSmall Airport
Caledonia Airport-Small Airport
Corazón de Jesús Airport-Small Airport
EL Real AirportELESmall Airport
Garachiné AirportGHESmall Airport
Miraflores Airport-Small Airport
Mulatupo AirportMPPSmall Airport
Punta Cocos Airport-Small Airport
Punta Patiño Airstrip-Small Airport
Sambú AirportSAXSmall Airport
San Miguel AirportNMGSmall Airport
Tubualá AirportTUWSmall Airport
Viveros Island AirportIVISmall Airport
Yaviza AirportPYVSmall 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 Punta Alegre

What is the population of Punta Alegre?

Punta Alegre has a population of 563 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 500.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Punta Alegre?

Punta Alegre has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 176 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 88.4 inches.

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