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Besiko
City in Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca, Panama
Overview
Besiko is a peaceful, predominantly indigenous town set in the lush highlands of the Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca in Panama. It offers a genuine glimpse into Ngöbe culture, traditional lifestyles, and beautiful natural landscapes, far from the bustle of major cities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Panama
Indigenous Region
Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Panama
Coordinates
8.55°, -82.09°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$560
Local Cost
$360
Local Income
$150
Cashless
5
English
10
Temperature
23.9°C
Summer Avg
24.0°C
Winter Avg
23.3°C
Record High
33.4°C
Record Low
17.5°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
2123 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DAV
Distance
42 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 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 30/100.
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