Moderately Inhabited North America North Pacific Ocean Pacific Ocean Plains Tiny Island Tropical

Chepillo

Moderately Inhabited North America North Pacific Ocean Pacific Ocean Plains Tiny Island Tropical

Chepillo, Panama

Added on 7 January 2024

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0.868 km²

Coastline: 6.084 km

Landform: Plains

290 / km²

UTC-05:00

Tree Cover: 97%

Evergreen Broadleaf Forest

Panama

Closest neighboring island: Pedro Gonzalez

Welcome to Chepillo, a Tropical island in the North Pacific Ocean, part of the majestic Pacific Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Chepillo 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 Chepillo

Size: 0.868 km²
Coastline: 6.1 km
Ocean: Pacific Ocean
Sea: North Pacific Ocean
Continent: North America

Chepillo is a Tiny Island spanning 0.868 km² with a coastline of 6.1 km.

Archipel: –

Tectonic Plate: Panama – A small plate in Central America, primarily under Panama and Costa Rica, known for its seismic and volcanic activity due to interactions with the Cocos and Caribbean Plates.

The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Latitude: 8.95101567 / Longitude: -79.12938701

Climate and weather of Chepillo

Climate Zone: Tropical
Climate Details: Tropical Savanna, Wet
Temperature: Hot

Climate Characteristics: Defined by distinct wet and dry seasons with high temperatures year-round. Pronounced rainfall occurs during the wet season, while the dry season is marked by drought.

Topography and nature of Chepillo

Timezone: UTC-05:00
Timezone places: America/New_York
Max. Elevation: -30 m
Mean Elevation: -36 m
Vegetation: Evergreen Broadleaf Forest
Tree Coverage: 97%

The mean elevation is -36 m. Remarkably, this unique island barely emerges above the sea level, showcasing nature’s fascinating interplay with the ocean. 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: Evergreen Broadleaf Forest
Characterized by dense, lush canopies of broadleaf trees that retain their leaves year-round. These forests are typically found in tropical and subtropical regions and are known for their high biodiversity. Chepillo has a tree cover of 97 %.

Vegetation: 2 vegetation zones – Low Diversity Island
Islands with two distinct vegetation zones offer slightly more ecological variety. These zones could be due to differences in elevation, moisture, or other environmental factors. While still limited in biodiversity, these islands may offer a contrast between the two zones, such as a coastline with mangroves and an inland area with grassland.

Infrastructure and Travelling to Chepillo

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Chepillo. The nearest airport is Tocumen International Airport, located 31 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Chepillo. The closest major port is BALBOA, approximately 48 km away.

The mean population of Chepillo is 291 per km². Chepillo is Moderately Inhabited. The island belongs to Panama.

Continuing your journey, Pedro Gonzalez 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 Chepillo

Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Chepillo. 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.

Chepillo

Geography and size of Chepillo

Climate and weather of Chepillo

Topography and nature of Chepillo

Infrastructure and Travelling to Chepillo

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Chepillo

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