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San Cristóbal, Panama
Bocas del Toro Province · Panama
San Cristóbal is a small town in Bocas del Toro Province, Panama with a population of 525. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Cristóbal
Bocas del Toro, also known colloquially as Bocas Town, is the capital of the Panamanian province of Bocas del Toro and the district of Bocas del Toro. It is a town and a tourist resort located on the southern tip of Colón Island in the Bocas del Toro Archipelago in the Caribbean Sea. Bocas Town had 12,996 residents in 2008.
People
Climate
| Population | 525 |
| Population Density | 15 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.2813°, -82.2676° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Bocas del Toro Province |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 109.7 inches (2,785 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Cristóbal
San Cristóbal is a small town in Panama (Bocas del Toro Province) with a population of 525. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 109.7 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.3°F |
| 45% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 137 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 35.9 sq mi (93.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.2813°N, 82.2676°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 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 | 99 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 46 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 145 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 121 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 113 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 118 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 84 km |
| 1798 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
| 1746 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (184 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 184 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 190 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 11.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 12.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 10.9 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 9.8 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 12.3 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 11.0 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 10.8 in |
San Cristóbal has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 109.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.6") and January the driest (3.7").
Museums in San Cristóbal
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plastic Bottle Village |
Libraries in San Cristóbal
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 |
Breweries in San Cristóbal
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in San Cristóbal
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Cristóbal
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport | BOC | Medium Airport |
| Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport | CHX | Medium Airport |
| Coto 47 Airport | OTR | Medium Airport |
| Alvaro Berroa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Amubri Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Deborah Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Don Diego Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 32 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 45 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 67 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pandora Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Vito de Java Airport | TOO | Small Airport |
| Shiroles Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sixaola Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Panama
13 public holidays this year
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What is the population of San Cristóbal?
San Cristóbal has a population of 525 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 35.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Cristóbal?
San Cristóbal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 137 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 109.7 inches.