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Sambú
City in Emberá-Wounaan Comarca, Panama
Overview
Sambú is a small, riverine town in the Emberá-Wounaan Comarca, Panama, known for its indigenous Emberá and Wounaan communities and lush rainforest surroundings. Visitors experience a blend of traditional culture and natural beauty, with river travel and handcrafts at the heart of town life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Panama
Indigenous Region
Emberá-Wounaan Comarca
Population
653
Time Zone
America/Panama
Coordinates
7.82°, -78.11°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$533
Local Cost
$330
Local Income
$120
Cashless
10
English
5
Temperature
25.7°C
Summer Avg
25.5°C
Winter Avg
25.5°C
Record High
38.4°C
Record Low
18.5°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
2337 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SAX
Distance
26 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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