Unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages
Subscribe for full sub-page depth, saves, alerts, and exports.
Gatún
City in Colón, Panama
Overview
Gatún is a historic canal town set in the Colón province of Panama, known for its key lock system and proximity to lush rainforests. The city sees fewer tourists, preserving a distinctly local atmosphere and offering unique perspectives on the world-famous Panama Canal.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Panama
Province
Colón
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Panama
Coordinates
9.29°, -79.77°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
0
Female Safety
0
LGBTQ+ Safety
0
Traffic Safety
0
Food Safety
0
Monthly Cost
$965
Local Cost
$570
Local Income
$0
Cashless
0
English
0
Temperature
27.3°C
Summer Avg
27.5°C
Winter Avg
26.8°C
Record High
31.0°C
Record Low
24.3°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
2214 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
4.0
Airport
ONX
Distance
13 km
Explore
Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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.
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 95/100.
Subscribe to unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages this month.
You can keep discovering Oyster publicly, but full multi-jurisdiction depth, tracking, alerts, and exports are part of paid access.