Panama Guide

Country Facts

  • Full name: Republic of Panama
  • Population: 3.4 million (UN, 2008)
  • Capital: Panama City
  • Area: 75,517 sq km (29,157 sq miles)
  • Major languages: Spanish, English
  • Major religion: Christianity
  • Life expectancy: 73 years (men), 78 years (women) (UN)
  • Monetary unit: 1 balboa = 100 cents
  • Main exports: Bananas, fish, shrimp, petroleum products
  • GNI per capita: US $5,510 (World Bank, 2007)
  • Internet domain: .pa
  • International dialling code: +507

Climatological Information

Month Mean Temperature oC Mean Total Rainfall (mm) Mean Number of Rain Days
Daily
Minimum
Daily
Maximum
Jan 18.5 33.4 29.3 2.9
Feb 18.4 34.2 10.1 1.3
Mar 18.4 34.8 13.1 1.4
Apr 19.5 35.4 64.7 4.9
May 21.1 34.5 225.1 15
Jun 21.3 33.8 235.0 16
Jul 21.0 33.9 168.5 14
Aug 20.9 33.9 219.9 15
Sep 21.0 32.9 253.9 17
Oct 20.8 32.6 330.7 20
Nov 20.3 32.9 252.3 16
Dec 19.2 33.3 104.6 7.5