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Distrito de Portobelo

City in Colón, Panama

Overview

Distrito de Portobelo, located in the Colón Province of northern Panama, is celebrated for its rich history as a major colonial port, UNESCO-listed Spanish forts, and Afro-Caribbean cultural traditions. With a population of just over 10,500, it offers a blend of small-town charm, lush rainforests, and stunning Caribbean coastline.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Panama
Province
Colón
Population
10,581
Time Zone
America/Panama
Coordinates
9.50°, -79.61°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$1,048
Local Cost
$570
Local Income
$400
Cashless
30
English
35
Temperature
27.0°C
Summer Avg
27.2°C
Winter Avg
26.5°C
Record High
32.6°C
Record Low
23.3°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
2107 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ONX
Distance
32 km

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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 2025-12-07.
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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-25.

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 65/100.

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