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San Ignacio de Tupile, Panama

Guna Yala · Panama

San Ignacio de Tupile is a small town in Guna Yala, Panama with a population of 1,429. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

1,429 Population 6/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
99.6 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About San Ignacio de Tupile

Kanir-Dup is a town in the Kuna Yala province of Panama. It is located in an island off of its northeast coast. The town is often times called San Ignacio de Tupile or Isla Gallina. It is part of the municipality or corregimiento of Ailigandi

People

Population1,429
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain99.6 in/yr
Sunny Days156/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population1,429
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates9.2951°, -78.1550°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceGuna Yala
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation99.6 inches (2,530 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Ignacio de Tupile

San Ignacio de Tupile is a small town in Panama (Guna Yala) with a population of 1,429. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 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 99.6 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

San Ignacio de Tupile 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 156 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 99.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above Panama avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days156 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area237.6 sq mi (615.3 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates9.2951°N, 78.1550°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 99.6"
162% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 12.80"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

143 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 M6.5 124 km
Jul 4, 2009 4 km NNW of El Porvenir, Panama M6.1 95 km
Feb 26, 2000 7 km SE of Narganá, Panama M6.1 43 km
May 2, 1991 71 km NE of Mulatupo, Panama M6.0 97 km
Jun 7, 2002 22 km WNW of Puerto Obaldía, Panama M5.6 87 km
Aug 29, 2023 56 km NNE of Narganá, Panama M5.5 79 km
Jul 6, 2009 4 km NW of El Porvenir, Panama M5.3 96 km
Mar 16, 2002 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama M5.3 93 km
May 1, 2021 17 km NNE of Santa Isabel, Panama M5.1 118 km
Mar 3, 2022 61 km N of Narganá, Panama M5.0 90 km
May 3, 2023 9 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M5.0 43 km
May 25, 2023 40 km ENE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama M5.0 127 km
May 4, 2017 15 km NW of Playón Chico, Panama M4.8 24 km
Nov 11, 1990 43 km NNE of Narganá, Panama M4.8 67 km
Sep 7, 2015 20 km NE of Metetí, Panama M4.7 84 km
Nov 6, 1999 27 km N of Narganá, Panama M4.7 68 km
Apr 9, 1994 15 km SE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 38 km
Sep 9, 1993 34 km NE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 42 km
Sep 24, 1991 12 km E of Narganá, Panama M4.7 38 km
Aug 22, 2004 10 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
1996 Cesar Category 1 266 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 3 224 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 100 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 8.4 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 5.9 in
March 79°F (26°C) 1.2 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
May 80°F (27°C) 8.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 9.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 8.2 in
August 79°F (26°C) 9.1 in
September 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in
October 78°F (26°C) 11.9 in
November 78°F (26°C) 11.9 in
December 78°F (25°C) 12.8 in Wettest

San Ignacio de Tupile has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in January to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 99.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.8") and March the driest (1.2").

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Schools in San Ignacio de Tupile

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Carlos López Inaqueliguina
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Airports Near San Ignacio de Tupile

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Achutupu AirportACUSmall Airport
Ailigandí AirportAILSmall Airport
Caledonia AirportSmall Airport
Corazón de Jesús AirportSmall Airport
Corazón de Jesús AirportCZJSmall Airport
Mamitupu AirportMPISmall Airport
Mansukun AirportSmall Airport
Mulatupo AirportMPPSmall Airport
Nusatupo AirportSmall Airport
Ogobsucum AirportOGMSmall Airport
Playón Chico AirportPYCSmall Airport
Puerto Obaldía AirportPUESmall Airport
Río Azúcar AirportSmall Airport
Río Tigre AirportSmall Airport
Ticantiquí AirportTJCSmall Airport
Tubualá AirportTUWSmall Airport
Tupile AirportSmall Airport
Ustupu AirportUTUSmall Airport
Wannukandi AirportSmall Airport
Wannukandi AirportNBLSmall 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 San Ignacio de Tupile

What is the population of San Ignacio de Tupile?

San Ignacio de Tupile has a population of 1,429 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 237.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Ignacio de Tupile?

San Ignacio de Tupile 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 156 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 99.6 inches.

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