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Tubualá, Panama

Guna Yala · Panama

Tubualá is a small town in Guna Yala, Panama with a population of 1,061. Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

1,061 Population 8/sq mi density
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
84.0 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About Tubualá

Tubualá or Dubwala is an island town in the Guna Yala province of Panama. It is less than 1 kilometre (0.6 mi) off the mainland shore.

People

Population1,061
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain84.0 in/yr
Sunny Days184/yr
Population1,061
Population Density8 / sq mi
Coordinates9.5096°, -79.0449°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceGuna Yala
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation84.0 inches (2,133 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tubualá

Tubualá is a small town in Panama (Guna Yala) with a population of 1,061. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 84.0 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Tubualá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average).

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above Panama avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days184 days/yr

Geography

Area128.1 sq mi (331.8 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates9.5096°N, 79.0449°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.0"
121% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.93"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

149 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 5, 2025.

Feb 26, 2000 7 km SE of Narganá, Panama M6.1 57 km
Jul 4, 2009 4 km NNW of El Porvenir, Panama M6.1 12 km
Aug 29, 2023 56 km NNE of Narganá, Panama M5.5 80 km
Aug 13, 2003 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama M5.4 100 km
Jul 6, 2009 4 km NW of El Porvenir, Panama M5.3 11 km
Mar 16, 2002 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama M5.3 55 km
May 1, 2021 17 km NNE of Santa Isabel, Panama M5.1 24 km
May 3, 2023 9 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M5.0 57 km
Mar 3, 2022 61 km N of Narganá, Panama M5.0 76 km
May 4, 2017 15 km NW of Playón Chico, Panama M4.8 78 km
Nov 11, 1990 43 km NNE of Narganá, Panama M4.8 73 km
Oct 28, 2003 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama M4.8 136 km
Apr 9, 1994 15 km SE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 63 km
Aug 22, 2004 10 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 55 km
Nov 6, 1999 27 km N of Narganá, Panama M4.7 50 km
Sep 24, 1991 12 km E of Narganá, Panama M4.7 64 km
Feb 20, 2017 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama M4.7 137 km
Sep 9, 1993 34 km NE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 79 km
Feb 9, 2011 9 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama M4.6 52 km
Mar 7, 2012 9 km N of Tubualá, Panama M4.6 10 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Otto Category 1 293 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 234 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 3 184 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 55 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (161 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 2.0 in
February 80°F (26°C) 1.1 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.7 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 3.5 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 10.0 in
June 80°F (27°C) 9.6 in
July 80°F (27°C) 9.7 in
August 80°F (26°C) 9.8 in
September 79°F (26°C) 8.6 in
October 79°F (26°C) 11.9 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 11.7 in Coldest
December 78°F (26°C) 5.5 in

Tubualá has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in November to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 84.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.9") and March the driest (0.7").

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Museums in Tubualá

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Guna yala museo
Museum of Kuna Cultura

Airports Near Tubualá

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tocumen International AirportPTYLarge Airport
Marcos A. Gelabert International AirportPACMedium Airport
Capt. Alex H. Bosquez AirportSmall Airport
Cartí AirportCTESmall Airport
Coral Lodge AirportSmall Airport
Corazón de Jesús AirportCZJSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
Mandinga AirportSmall Airport
Nusatupo AirportSmall Airport
Panamá Pacífico International AirportBLBSmall Airport
Río Azúcar AirportSmall Airport
Rio Sidra AirportSmall Airport
Río Tigre AirportSmall Airport
Ticantiquí AirportTJCSmall Airport
Tupile AirportSmall 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 Tubualá

What is the population of Tubualá?

Tubualá has a population of 1,061 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 128.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tubualá?

Tubualá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 184 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 84.0 inches.

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