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Tobobe, Panama

Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca · Panama

Tobobe is a small town in Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca, Panama with a population of 607. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

607 Population 8/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
113.8 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About Tobobe

Tobobé is a corregimiento in Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca in the Republic of Panama.

People

Population607
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain113.8 in/yr
Sunny Days130/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population607
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates9.1208°, -81.8280°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceNgöbe-Buglé Comarca
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation113.8 inches (2,890 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tobobe

Tobobe is a small town in Panama (Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca) with a population of 607. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 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 113.8 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Tobobe 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 130 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 113.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above Panama avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days130 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area80.8 sq mi (209.2 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates9.1208°N, 81.8280°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 113.8"
199% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.56"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

358 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 6, 2025.

Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 125 km
May 4, 1991 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.2 80 km
Nov 9, 2001 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.1 78 km
Feb 4, 2004 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama M6.1 143 km
May 12, 2019 1 km W of Breñón, Panama M6.0 123 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 143 km
Jun 30, 2005 3 km W of Progreso, Panama M5.9 137 km
Aug 3, 2002 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.8 145 km
Sep 4, 2003 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.7 144 km
May 27, 2013 8 km SSW of Guabito, Panama M5.7 95 km
May 27, 1991 2 km SW of La Mesa, Panama M5.7 103 km
Jul 22, 2024 8 km SE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.7 147 km
May 26, 2008 11 km WNW of Finca Blanco, Panama M5.6 147 km
Jul 22, 2024 11 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.6 144 km
Jan 7, 2004 3 km SE of Divalá, Panama M5.5 125 km
Jul 13, 2024 17 km ENE of Limones, Panama M5.4 145 km
Oct 1, 1998 25 km NE of Sixaola, Costa Rica M5.4 91 km
Aug 4, 1998 3 km SSW of La Esperanza, Panama M5.3 136 km
Jul 8, 2024 2 km SSW of Sioguí Abajo, Panama M5.3 119 km
Apr 2, 2017 Panama-Costa Rica border region M5.3 71 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
2016 Otto Category 3 229 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 3 283 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1916 BOCAS DEL TORO Earthquake 1.3 m 57 km
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m 145 km
1983 COSTA RICA Earthquake 0.1 m 6 148 km
1854 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Eruption + Earthquake 146 km
1822 MATINA Earthquake 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (192 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 9.0 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 5.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 1.8 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in
May 80°F (27°C) 9.9 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 11.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 11.3 in
August 79°F (26°C) 11.3 in
September 79°F (26°C) 10.4 in
October 79°F (26°C) 12.6 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 11.4 in
December 78°F (25°C) 12.0 in

Tobobe has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 113.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.6") and March the driest (1.8").

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Airports Near Tobobe

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International AirportBOCMedium Airport
Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International AirportCHXMedium Airport
Enrique Malek International AirportDAVMedium Airport
Finca 32 AirportSmall Airport
Finca 67 AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Panama
Area
215.3 km² (83.1 mi²)

🇵🇦 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 Tobobe

What is the population of Tobobe?

Tobobe has a population of 607 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 80.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tobobe?

Tobobe 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 130 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 113.8 inches.

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