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Unión Chocó, Panama
Emberá · Panama
Unión Chocó is a small city in Emberá, Panama with a population of 9,497. Elevation: 200 ft (61 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Unión Chocó
Unión Chocó is a town in the Panamanian indigenous territory of Emberá. It is located in, and is the capital of, Cémaco District. Omar Torrijos designated the land for the village in 1969, and the first houses were built in 1970.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,497 |
| Population Density | 47 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.0840°, -77.5351° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Emberá |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 83.9 inches (2,130 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Unión Chocó
Unión Chocó is a small city in Panama (Emberá) with a population of 9,497. The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet (61 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.9 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 184 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 203.0 sq mi (525.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 47/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.0840°N, 77.5351°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 11.0 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 11.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 9.4 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 11.3 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | Coldest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in |
Unión Chocó has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in November to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 83.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.8") and February the driest (0.9").
Radio Stations near Unión Chocó
0 stations within ~55 km.
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Airports Near Unión Chocó
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alcides Fernández Airport | ACD | Small Airport |
| Bahia Piña Airport | BFQ | Small Airport |
| Balboa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Capurganá Airport | CPB | Small Airport |
| EL Real Airport | ELE | Small Airport |
| Jaqué Airport | JQE | Small Airport |
| Miraflores Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Puerto Obaldía Airport | PUE | Small Airport |
| Punta Patiño Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sambú Airport | SAX | Small Airport |
| Santa María del Darién Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tanela Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Unguía Airport | UNC | Small Airport |
| Yaviza Airport | PYV | Small Airport |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Unión Chocó
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Darién National Park |
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What is the population of Unión Chocó?
Unión Chocó has a population of 9,497 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 47 people per square mile, spread across 203.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Unión Chocó?
Unión Chocó 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 83.9 inches.