Gently Populated North America North Pacific Ocean Pacific Ocean Plains Small Island Tropical

Cedro

Gently Populated North America North Pacific Ocean Pacific Ocean Plains Small Island Tropical

Cedro, Panama

Added on 30 December 2023

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1.807 km²

Coastline: 6.242 km

Landform: Plains

3 / km²

UTC-05:00

Tree Cover: 48%

Mangrove Forest

Panama

Closest neighboring island: Boca Brava

Welcome to Cedro, a Tropical island in the North Pacific Ocean, part of the majestic Pacific Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Cedro unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:

Geography and Size: Explore the island’s size and location.
Climate and Weather: Weather patterns and temperature.
Topography and Nature: Uncover the natural wonders of the island.
Infrastructure and Travelling: Insights on reaching, staying, and making the most of your visit.
News and Headlines: Latest News.

Geography and size of Cedro

Size: 1.807 km²
Coastline: 6.2 km
Ocean: Pacific Ocean
Sea: North Pacific Ocean
Continent: North America

Cedro is a Small Island spanning 1.8 km² with a coastline of 6.2 km.

Archipel: –

Tectonic Plate: South America – A major plate covering the South American continent and part of the Atlantic Ocean, known for the Andes mountain range and significant seismic and volcanic activity.

The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Latitude: 8.22999074 / Longitude: -82.23167698

Climate and weather of Cedro

Climate Zone: Tropical
Climate Details: Tropical Monsoon Climate
Temperature: Hot

Climate Characteristics: Characterized by heavy rainfall, high humidity, and uniformly high temperatures, but with a distinct short dry season. It features a seasonal reversal of prevailing wind directions.

Topography and nature of Cedro

Timezone: UTC-05:00
Timezone places: America/New_York
Max. Elevation: 16 m
Mean Elevation: 11 m
Vegetation: Mangrove Forest
Tree Coverage: 48%

The mean elevation is 11 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 16 meters above sea level. The island is characterized by Plains: Flat, low-lying lands characterized by a maximum elevation of up to 200 meters. On islands, plains are typically coastal lowlands or central flat areas.

Dominating Vegetation: Mangrove Forest
Found in coastal areas and river deltas, these unique wetland ecosystems are adapted to saline conditions and are crucial for coastal protection and biodiversity. Cedro has a tree cover of 48 %.

Vegetation: 4 vegetation zones – Diverse Island
Four distinct vegetation zones mark these islands as ecologically diverse. They might feature varied landscapes such as forests, beaches, grasslands, and rocky areas. Such diversity reflects the island’s complex ecological interactions and varied habitats, which can support a rich array of wildlife and plant species.

Infrastructure and Travelling to Cedro

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Cedro. The nearest airport is Enrique Malek International Airport, located 28 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Cedro. The closest major port is PEDREGAL, approximately 25 km away.

The mean population of Cedro is 4 per km². Cedro is Gently Populated. The island belongs to Panama.

Continuing your journey, Boca Brava is the next notable island, situated merely km away.

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Panama is classified as Developing region: Regions characterized by lower income levels, with economies in the process of industrialization and modernization. The level of income is Upper middle income.

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Cedro

Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Cedro. Here’s a roundup of the latest developments.

Please note: The data used here has been primarily extracted from satellite readings. Deviations from exact values may occur, particularly regarding the height of elevations and population density. Land area and coastline measurements refer to average values at mean high tide.

Cedro

Geography and size of Cedro

Climate and weather of Cedro

Topography and nature of Cedro

Infrastructure and Travelling to Cedro

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Cedro

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