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San Carlos, Panama
Chiriquí Province · Panama
San Carlos is a small town in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 392. Elevation: 768 ft (234 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 392 |
| Population Density | 13 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.5205°, -82.5047° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Chiriquí Province |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 126.5 inches (3,214 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Carlos
San Carlos is a small town in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 392. The city sits at an elevation of 768 feet (234 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 126.5 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.6°F |
| 44% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Area | 29.8 sq mi (77.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.5205°N, 82.5047°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1991 | LIMON, PANDORA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 90 | 144 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 132 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 58 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 79 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 68 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 63 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 55 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 122 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 14.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 14.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 10.8 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 14.1 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 15.0 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 21.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 12.0 in | Coldest |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 5.3 in |
San Carlos has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 74°F in November to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 120.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (21.7") and February the driest (1.8").
Schools in San Carlos
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Educativo Básico General de San Carlos | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San Carlos
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHT FM 107.7 | entretenimiento, musica | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in San Carlos
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiguo Museo José Domingo de Obaldia | ||||
| Fort David | ||||
| Fundación Cultural Gallegos | ||||
| Museo al Ferrocarril | ||||
| Museo del Barrio y Antigüedades La Casona | ||||
| Museo Potrerillos | ||||
| Museo Regional de Gualaca |
Libraries in San Carlos
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca FCA | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Las Lomas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Octavio Méndez Pereira | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Santiago Anguizola Delgado | 0.0 | |||||
| Doctor Victor Levi Lasso | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Carlos
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hbo Quick | |||||
| Mercadito La Bendición | |||||
| Mercadito Octavo Este | |||||
| Mercadito Zuny | |||||
| Mercado del Marisco | |||||
| Mercado Público | |||||
| Mercado Público | |||||
| Mercado Público Cadena de Frío | |||||
| Ventas La Solución |
Stadiums & Teams in San Carlos
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Carlos
16 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 |
| Alvaro Berroa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cangrejo Verde Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 63 (Coto 63) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Blanco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Ceiba 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 |
| San Vito de Java Airport | TOO | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Carlos
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Panama
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What is the population of San Carlos?
San Carlos has a population of 392 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 29.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Carlos?
San Carlos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 126.5 inches.