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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 · estimate
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 68/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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