LocationCentral Panama.
Dialling code507.
Population827,828 (2005).
Time zoneGMT - 5.
Electricity110 volts AC, 60Hz; North American flat pin is the standard.
Average January temperatures27°C (82°F).
Average July temperatures27°C (82°F).
Annual rainfall3,277 mm (129 inches).
Cost of Living:The American dollar is the currency used in Panama. Note that it is locally called Balboa.
1 Balboa ($1) = £0.66;
C$1.19; A$1.39; €0.73
Currency conversion rates as of January 2009Special Events:Panama City is quiet for the most the year, though don’t be fooled - people are simply saving their energy for the annual
Carnaval. During the five days preceding Ash Wednesday, the entire capital shuts down, and some serious partying takes place. On Friday, the festival begins with a small coronation ceremony for the Carnaval queen, though the real party starts on Saturday with a small parade. By Tuesday, Panama City has already descended into madness, and the party doesn’t let up until the wee hours of Wednesday morning. After the sun rises, residents sober up enough bury sardines in the beach - this gesture officially marks the end of Lent.
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