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Distrito de David
City in Chiriquí Province, Panama
Overview
David, the commercial heart of Chiriquí Province, blends modern infrastructure with Panamanian charm, serving as a gateway to the highlands and beaches. The city offers a relaxed pace, ample amenities, and easy access to regional attractions. Its friendly locals and lively markets make it an ideal spot for both short stays and long-term living.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Panama
Province
Chiriquí Province
Population
144,858
Time Zone
America/Panama
Coordinates
8.40°, -82.40°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
62
LGBTQ+ Safety
48
Traffic Safety
58
Food Safety
76
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,135
Local Cost
$520
Local Income
$630
Cashless
34
English
36
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
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
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: 76/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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