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Sortová, Panama

Chiriquí Province · Panama

Sortová is a small town in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 1,706. Elevation: 1,250 ft (381 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,706 Population 61/sq mi density
1,250 ft Elevation 381 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
126.5 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About Sortová

Sortová is a corregimiento in Bugaba District, Chiriquí Province, Panama. It has a land area of 33.4 square kilometres (12.9 sq mi) and had a population of 2,440 as of 2010, giving it a population density of 73 inhabitants per square kilometre (190/sq mi). Its population as of 1990 was 2,064; its population as of 2000 was 2,183.

People

Population1,706
Density61/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain126.5 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation1,250 ft (381 m)
Population1,706
Population Density61 / sq mi
Elevation1,250 ft (381 m)
Coordinates8.5511°, -82.6509°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceChiriquí Province
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation126.5 inches (3,214 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sortová

Sortová is a small town in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 1,706. The city sits at an elevation of 1,250 feet (381 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.

Sortová has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 126.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,250 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.6°F
44% above Panama avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,250 ft (381 m)
Area28.2 sq mi (73.1 km²)
Population Density61/sq mi
Coordinates8.5511°N, 82.6509°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 126.5"
233% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 21.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

701 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 6, 2025.

Apr 22, 1991 34 km S of Limón, Costa Rica M7.6 134 km
Jul 21, 2021 71 km S of Burica, Panama M6.7 130 km
Jul 31, 2002 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 71 km
Jun 16, 2002 55 km WSW of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica M6.4 150 km
Apr 28, 1990 8 km SSE of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica M6.4 101 km
Apr 4, 2023 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 115 km
May 18, 1992 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 129 km
May 4, 1991 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.2 113 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 15 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 91 km
Feb 4, 2004 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama M6.1 33 km
Nov 9, 2001 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.1 127 km
Aug 25, 2001 45 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.1 103 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 76 km
May 12, 2019 1 km W of Breñón, Panama M6.0 21 km
Aug 7, 2002 20 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.0 82 km
Nov 17, 1998 41 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M5.9 99 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 63 km
Jun 30, 2005 3 km W of Progreso, Panama M5.9 27 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 61 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 3 272 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

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 90 134 km
1916 BOCAS DEL TORO Earthquake 1.3 m - 137 km
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m - 64 km
1941 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.2 m 6 63 km
1983 COSTA RICA Earthquake 0.1 m 6 51 km
1941 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m - 149 km
1962 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m - 62 km
1854 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Eruption + Earthquake - - 39 km
1822 MATINA Earthquake - - 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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

Sortová 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").

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Radio Stations near Sortová

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Sortová

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiguo Museo José Domingo de Obaldia
Fort David
Fundación Cultural Gallegos
Museo al Ferrocarril
Museo del Barrio y Antigüedades La Casona
Museo Potrerillos
Sitio Arqueológico y parque temático Barriles

Libraries in Sortová

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Octavio Méndez Pereira0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Publica Minerva Urriola0.0
Biblioteca Pública Santiago Anguizola Delgado0.0
Doctor Victor Levi Lasso0.0
Library Boquete0.0

Farmers Markets in Sortová

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hbo Quick
Mercadito La Bendición
Mercadito Octavo Este
Mercadito Zuny
Mercado del Marisco
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Público
Mercado Público
Mercado Público Cadena de Frío
Mercando Público Cadena de Frío
Refrescos Enil
Ventas La Solución

Breweries in Sortová

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Boquete Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Sortová

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Airports Near Sortová

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Buenos Aires AirportBAIMedium Airport
Coto 47 AirportOTRMedium Airport
Enrique Malek International AirportDAVMedium Airport
Golfito AirportGLFMedium Airport
Puerto Jimenez AirportPJMMedium 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 AirportAMLSmall Airport
Punta Banco Airport-Small Airport
Rancho del Mar Airport-Small Airport
Salama Airport-Small 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 Sortová

What is the population of Sortová?

Sortová has a population of 1,706 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 61 people per square mile, spread across 28.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sortová?

Sortová 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.

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