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San Valentín, Panama

Chiriquí Province · Panama

San Valentín is a small town in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 814. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

814 Population 14/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
122.6 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About San Valentín

Progreso is a corregimiento in Barú District, Chiriquí Province, Panama. It has a land area of 55.6 square kilometres (21.5 sq mi) and had a population of 11,402 as of 2010, giving it a population density of 205 inhabitants per square kilometre (530/sq mi). Its population as of 1990 was 13,107; its population as of 2000 was 10,103. Its inhabitants are mainly engaged in planting and harvesting Rice.

People

Population814
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain122.6 in/yr
Sunny Days142/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population814
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates8.3673°, -82.7796°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceChiriquí Province
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation122.6 inches (3,113 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Valentín

San Valentín is a small town in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 814. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 122.6 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

San Valentín has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 142 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 122.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above Panama avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days142 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area56.7 sq mi (146.8 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates8.3673°N, 82.7796°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 122.6"
223% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 22.05"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

714 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 6, 2025.

Apr 22, 1991 34 km S of Limón, Costa Rica M7.6 150 km
Jul 21, 2021 71 km S of Burica, Panama M6.7 108 km
Jul 31, 2002 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 49 km
May 13, 2014 110 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 139 km
Jun 16, 2002 55 km WSW of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica M6.4 141 km
Apr 28, 1990 8 km SSE of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica M6.4 98 km
May 18, 1992 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 115 km
Apr 4, 2023 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 102 km
May 4, 1991 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.2 137 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 11 km
Aug 25, 2001 45 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.1 82 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 78 km
Feb 4, 2004 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama M6.1 11 km
Aug 7, 2002 20 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.0 59 km
May 12, 2019 1 km W of Breñón, Panama M6.0 29 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 68 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 49 km
Jun 30, 2005 3 km W of Progreso, Panama M5.9 14 km
May 1, 2006 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama M5.9 25 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Otto Category 3 293 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 90 150 km
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m 51 km
1941 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.2 m 6 59 km
1983 COSTA RICA Earthquake 0.1 m 6 49 km
1941 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m 135 km
1962 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m 40 km
1854 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Eruption + Earthquake 28 km
1822 MATINA Earthquake 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in
February 79°F (26°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in
April 82°F (28°C) 6.0 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 13.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 13.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 12.4 in
August 79°F (26°C) 14.3 in
September 78°F (26°C) 14.5 in
October 78°F (26°C) 22.1 in Wettest
November 78°F (25°C) 14.3 in Coldest
December 78°F (25°C) 5.1 in

San Valentín has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in November to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 122.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (22.1") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in San Valentín

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela
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Radio Stations near San Valentín

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHT FM 107.7 entretenimiento, musica MP3 96 kbps

Libraries in San Valentín

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Farmacia Herrera0.0
Generosa Valdés0.0

Farmers Markets in San Valentín

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadito La Bendición
Mercado Público
Refrescos Enil

Stadiums & Teams in San Valentín

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Airports Near San Valentín

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Coto 47 AirportOTRMedium Airport
Enrique Malek International AirportDAVMedium Airport
Golfito AirportGLFMedium Airport
Palmar Sur AirportPMZMedium Airport
Puerto Jimenez AirportPJMMedium Airport
Alvaro Berroa AirportSmall Airport
Cangrejo Verde AirportSmall Airport
Carate AirportSmall Airport
Dieciocho AirportSmall Airport
Finca 10 / Nuevo Palmar Sur AirportSmall Airport
Finca 63 (Coto 63) AirportSmall Airport
Finca Blanco AirportSmall Airport
Finca Ceiba AirportSmall Airport
Finca Fátima AirportSmall Airport
La Cabezona AirportSmall Airport
Laurel AirportSmall Airport
Potrero Grande AirfieldSmall Airport
Puerto Armuelles AirportAMLSmall Airport
Punta Banco AirportSmall Airport
Rancho del Mar AirportSmall Airport
Salama AirportSmall Airport
San Vito de Java AirportTOOSmall 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 Valentín

What is the population of San Valentín?

San Valentín has a population of 814 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 56.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Valentín?

San Valentín has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 142 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 122.6 inches.

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