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El Empalme
City in Bocas del Toro, Panama
Overview
El Empalme is a small, welcoming town in Bocas del Toro, Panama, known for its authentic Caribbean vibe and friendly community. It offers an intimate glimpse into local life, with lively markets, colorful streets, and easygoing charm. Its position makes it a convenient stop for travelers exploring the region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Panama
Province
Bocas del Toro
Population
11,035
Time Zone
America/Panama
Coordinates
9.42°, -82.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost · estimate
$775
Local Cost
$415
Local Income
$320
Cashless
25
English
30
Temperature
25.0°C
Summer Avg
25.4°C
Winter Avg
24.3°C
Record High
30.7°C
Record Low
21.1°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
2685 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
10.0
Airport
CHX
Distance
5 km
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Neighborhoods
EstimatedNeighborhood highlights with vibe, safety, and cost profiles.
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Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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