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David
City in Chiriquí Province, Panama
Overview
David, the capital of Chiriquí Province, is a lively city in western Panama, known for its lively markets and practical gateway to mountain and beach destinations. The city blends modern conveniences with authentic local culture, making it popular with both travelers and residents.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Panama
Province
Chiriquí Province
Population
144,858
Time Zone
America/Panama
Coordinates
8.43°, -82.43°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$995
Local Cost
$533
Local Income
$550
Cashless
40
English
25
Temperature
24.4°C
Summer Avg
24.3°C
Winter Avg
24.1°C
Record High
34.2°C
Record Low
18.3°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
2217 mm
Internet Speed
181 Mbps
Upload
66 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
55
Coworking
0
Cafes
12
Nightlife
24
Parks
19
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DAV
Distance
4 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 108 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 68/100.
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