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Ualá, Panama

Darién · Panama

Ualá is a small town in Darién, Panama with a population of 532. Elevation: 295 ft (90 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

532 Population 2/sq mi density
295 ft Elevation 90 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
88.4 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About Ualá

Ualá is an Argentine fintech company that provides a mobile application for managing a Mastercard prepaid debit card and other financial services. The company was founded by Pierpaolo Barbieri and investors include Point72 Ventures. Competitors include Argentine digital bank Brubank, which provides transaction account services through their app.

People

Population532
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain88.4 in/yr
Sunny Days178/yr
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Population532
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Coordinates8.9857°, -78.0608°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceDarién
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation88.4 inches (2,246 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ualá

Ualá is a small town in Panama (Darién) with a population of 532. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet (90 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.4 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Ualá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 178 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above Panama avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days178 days/yr

Geography

Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Area237.6 sq mi (615.3 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates8.9857°N, 78.0608°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.4"
133% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 13.94"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

151 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 M6.5 107 km
Jul 4, 2009 4 km NNW of El Porvenir, Panama M6.1 120 km
Feb 26, 2000 7 km SE of Narganá, Panama M6.1 70 km
May 2, 1991 71 km NE of Mulatupo, Panama M6.0 97 km
Jul 29, 2015 29 km NE of Unión Chocó, Panama M5.9 117 km
Mar 2, 2011 20 km NNW of Necoclí, Colombia M5.7 139 km
Jun 7, 2002 22 km WNW of Puerto Obaldía, Panama M5.6 57 km
Aug 29, 2023 56 km NNE of Narganá, Panama M5.5 114 km
Mar 16, 2002 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama M5.3 98 km
Jul 6, 2009 4 km NW of El Porvenir, Panama M5.3 121 km
May 1, 2021 17 km NNE of Santa Isabel, Panama M5.1 144 km
May 3, 2023 9 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M5.0 68 km
May 25, 2023 40 km ENE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama M5.0 108 km
Mar 3, 2022 61 km N of Narganá, Panama M5.0 126 km
Nov 11, 1990 43 km NNE of Narganá, Panama M4.8 102 km
May 4, 2017 15 km NW of Playón Chico, Panama M4.8 55 km
Nov 6, 1999 27 km N of Narganá, Panama M4.7 100 km
Apr 9, 1994 15 km SE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 62 km
Sep 7, 2015 20 km NE of Metetí, Panama M4.7 49 km
Sep 9, 1993 34 km NE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 77 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
1988 Joan:miriam Category 3 254 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in
March 80°F (27°C) 1.0 in
April 80°F (27°C) 4.0 in Warmest
May 80°F (27°C) 9.7 in
June 80°F (26°C) 11.1 in
July 80°F (26°C) 9.8 in
August 79°F (26°C) 9.1 in
September 79°F (26°C) 11.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 13.9 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 11.1 in
December 78°F (26°C) 5.8 in

Ualá has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in January to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 88.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.9") and January the driest (0.9").

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Airports Near Ualá

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Achutupu AirportACUSmall Airport
Ailigandí AirportAILSmall Airport
Caledonia Airport-Small Airport
Capurganá AirportCPBSmall Airport
Corazón de Jesús AirportCZJSmall Airport
Corazón de Jesús Airport-Small Airport
Mamitupu AirportMPISmall Airport
Mansukun Airport-Small Airport
Miraflores Airport-Small Airport
Mulatupo AirportMPPSmall Airport
Ogobsucum AirportOGMSmall Airport
Playón Chico AirportPYCSmall Airport
Puerto Obaldía AirportPUESmall Airport
Punta Patiño Airstrip-Small Airport
Río Azúcar Airport-Small Airport
Río Tigre Airport-Small Airport
Ticantiquí AirportTJCSmall Airport
Tubualá AirportTUWSmall Airport
Tupile Airport-Small Airport
Ustupu AirportUTUSmall Airport
Wannukandi Airport-Small 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 Ualá

What is the population of Ualá?

Ualá has a population of 532 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 237.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ualá?

Ualá 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 80°F in July. The area receives 178 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 88.4 inches.

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