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Yaviza, Panama

Darién · Panama

Yaviza is a small town in Darién, Panama with a population of 1,700. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,700 Population 8/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
90.6 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About Yaviza

Yaviza

Yaviza is a town and corregimiento in Pinogana District, Darién Province, Panama with a population of 4,441 as of 2010.

People

Population1,700
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain90.6 in/yr
Sunny Days172/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population1,700
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates8.1584°, -77.6928°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceDarién
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation90.6 inches (2,300 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Yaviza

Yaviza is a small town in Panama (Darién) with a population of 1,700. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 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 90.6 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Yaviza 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 172 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above Panama avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days172 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area203.0 sq mi (525.7 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates8.1584°N, 77.6928°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 90.6"
138% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 11.57"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

193 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 23, 2025.

Nov 8, 2000 10 km SW of Juradó, Colombia M6.5 125 km
May 25, 2023 45 km NE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama M6.5 108 km
Apr 4, 1991 44 km WSW of Juradó, Colombia M6.3 137 km
Nov 4, 1996 33 km WSW of Riosucio, Colombia M6.3 100 km
Jan 23, 2006 26 km S of Juradó, Colombia M6.2 144 km
May 2, 1991 71 km NE of Mulatupo, Panama M6.0 144 km
Jul 29, 2015 29 km NE of Unión Chocó, Panama M5.9 42 km
Mar 2, 2011 20 km NNW of Necoclí, Colombia M5.7 104 km
Jun 7, 2002 22 km WNW of Puerto Obaldía, Panama M5.6 62 km
Jan 23, 2006 36 km SW of Juradó, Colombia M5.5 149 km
Jan 4, 1999 23 km SSE of Jaqué, Panama M5.5 102 km
Dec 16, 2000 23 km W of Juradó, Colombia M5.4 123 km
Mar 23, 1995 27 km S of Chigorodó, Colombia M5.4 143 km
Mar 19, 1995 21 km SSW of Chigorodó, Colombia M5.3 131 km
Jan 24, 2006 24 km SSE of Juradó, Colombia M5.3 139 km
May 13, 1996 30 km NNW of Murindó, Colombia M5.3 132 km
Feb 18, 2018 73 km W of Jaqué, Panama M5.1 141 km
Feb 7, 2023 northern Colombia M5.0 135 km
Feb 8, 1992 56 km SSW of Jaqué, Panama M5.0 143 km
May 25, 2023 40 km ENE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama M5.0 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 2.5 in
February 80°F (27°C) 1.9 in
March 81°F (27°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 11.0 in
June 80°F (27°C) 11.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 9.4 in
August 80°F (27°C) 11.6 in Wettest
September 80°F (26°C) 10.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 10.5 in
November 79°F (26°C) 9.9 in Coldest
December 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in

Yaviza has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in November to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 90.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.6") and March the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Yaviza

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela José del Carmen Mejía - - - -
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Radio Stations near Yaviza

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Clinics in Yaviza

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HOSPITAL YAVIZA (MANUEL NIETO)

Gas Stations in Yaviza

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terpel Station

Airports Near Yaviza

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alcides Fernández AirportACDSmall Airport
Bahia Piña AirportBFQSmall Airport
Balboa Airport-Small Airport
Caledonia Airport-Small Airport
Capurganá AirportCPBSmall Airport
EL Real AirportELESmall Airport
Garachiné AirportGHESmall Airport
Jaqué AirportJQESmall Airport
Miraflores Airport-Small Airport
Puerto Obaldía AirportPUESmall Airport
Punta Patiño Airstrip-Small Airport
Sambú AirportSAXSmall Airport
Santa María del Darién Airport-Small Airport
Tanela Airport-Small Airport
Unguía AirportUNCSmall Airport
Yaviza AirportPYVSmall Airport

Post Offices in Yaviza

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correos de Panamá

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 Yaviza

What is the population of Yaviza?

Yaviza has a population of 1,700 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 203.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yaviza?

Yaviza 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 172 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 90.6 inches.

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