# Metetí Corregimiento, Pinogana District, Darién Province

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Corregimiento · Pinogana District 

# Metetí

Metetí is a corregimiento of Panama in Pinogana District, Darién Province. It covers **928.3 km²**. 67 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 33 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 928km²
- 33mapped services
- 54 mtypical elevation

## Where is Metetí?

Metetí lies in [Pinogana District](https://wherepedia.org/panama/darien/pinogana/), [Darién Province](https://wherepedia.org/panama/darien/), [Panama](https://wherepedia.org/panama/). It borders 6 other corregimientos: [Kuna de Wargandí](https://wherepedia.org/panama/darien/pinogana/kuna-de-wargandi/), [Lajas Blancas](https://wherepedia.org/panama/embera/cemaco/lajas-blancas/), [Río Iglesias](https://wherepedia.org/panama/darien/chepigana/rio-iglesias/), [Santa Fé](https://wherepedia.org/panama/darien/chepigana/santa-fe/), [Tubualá](https://wherepedia.org/panama/kuna-yala/kuna-yala/tubuala/) and [Yaviza](https://wherepedia.org/panama/darien/pinogana/yaviza/). By area it is the 12th largest of 594 corregimientos in Panama. It covers 19.1% of [Pinogana District](https://wherepedia.org/panama/darien/pinogana/). The centre of Metetí is about 175 km in a straight line from Panama City, the capital. The centre point is at 8.5963° N, 77.9745° W.

Source: [National mapping agency via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-pan).

## Things to see in and around Metetí

### Nearby, outside Metetí

- Mirador #2 · viewpoint, Santa Fé17 km
- Mirador #1 · viewpoint, Santa Fé18 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Metetí

- Time zoneUTC−5, no daylight saving · America/Panama
- CurrencyBalboa (PAB)
- Country calling code+507
- LanguagesSpanish, English
- Plug typesType A, B · 110 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports

- Bahia Piña Airport (BFQ) · Puerto Piña114 km
- Tocumen International Airport (PTY) · Tocumen164 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:53) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:18, sunset around 17:55).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Metetí

Open gazetteers list **67 villages, towns and localities** in Metetí. The largest with a recorded population: Metetí (2,298), Villa Darién (502), Punuloso (295), Nicanor (276) and El Balsal (71). Settlements here lie between about 21 m and 142 m above sea level (median 54 m).

- Agua Buena
- Alto Playón
- Altos de Buenos Aires
- Anayansi
- Bajo Bonito
- Barriada San José
- Bellavista
- Bello Horizonte
- Boca de Chiatí
- Boca de Salitre
- Buenos Aires
- Cabecera de Quebrada Félix
- Canglon
- Canglón
- Canglón Arriba
- Chiatí Arriba
- Chocolatal
- El Balsal
- El Guabo
- El Martirio
- El Oso
- El Paraíso
- El Tecal
- Lagartito
- Los Pavitos
- Los Pavitos Abajo
- Los Pavitos Arriba
- Marín Abajo
- Marín Arriba
- Metetí
- Metetí Arriba
- Nicanor
- Nicanor Abajo
- Nueva Esperanza
- Nuevo Paraíso
- Nuevo Porvenir
- Piedra Candela
- Portuchada
- Portuchada Arriba
- Pueblo Nuevo
- Puerto Limón
- Punolocita
- Punta Peña Roca
- Punuloso
- Punuloso Abajo
- Punuloso Arriba
- Quebrada Caoba
- Quebrada Cigarrillo
- Quebrada Espejo
- Quebrada Félix
- Quebrada Félix Abajo
- Quebrada Grande
- Quebrada Honda
- Quebrada Honda Número Uno
- Rancho Ahogado
- San Antonio
- San Vicente
- Sansoncito
- Sansoncito Arriba
- Sansón
- Sansón Abajo
- Sansón Arriba
- Sansón de Belén
- Subcurtí
- Villa Darién
- Villa Darién Arriba
- Villa Nueva

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Metetí

Named natural and historic features inside Metetí, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

28 rivers and streams.

- Patikan Tiwar
- Quebrada Berroza
- Quebrada Caoba
- Quebrada Chiaticito
- Quebrada El Guabo
- Quebrada Grande
- Quebrada Honda
- Quebrada Limón
- Quebrada Los Pavitos
- Quebrada Marín
- Quebrada Oso
- Quebrada Ounulusita
- Quebrada Punuloso
- Quebrada Reveza de Tigre
- Quebrada Sansoncito
- Río Bongo
- Río Chiatí
- Río Lagartito
- Río Lagarto
- Río Membrillo
- Río Metetí
- Río Nicanor
- Río Piedra Candela
- Río Portuchada

…and 4 more.

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Loma de Quipo · 270 m

### Forests and nature

2 nature reserves.

- Reserva Hidrológica Filo del Tallo - Canglón
- Reserva Hidrológica Serranía de Darién

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Metetí and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Pinogana District, the warmest month is Mar (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (26 °C). About 2,131 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is May (267 mm) and the driest Feb (18 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to March**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 45 

Feb 27 18 

Mar 28 53 

Apr 28 165 

May 27 267 

Jun 27 253 

Jul 26 220 

Aug 26 221 

Sep 26 253 

Oct 26 248 

Nov 26 240 

Dec 26 149 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Metetí

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital General de Metetí · Metetí 6.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.56220&mlon=-78.02130#map=17/8.56220/-78.02130) 

Bank Banco Nacional de Panamá | Metetí · Metetí 8.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.51711&mlon=-77.98059#map=17/8.51711/-77.98059) 

Petrol pump Delta · Metetí 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.50362&mlon=-77.97451#map=17/8.50362/-77.97451) 

Hotel Hospedaje Tonosí · Metetí 6.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.56018&mlon=-78.02348#map=17/8.56018/-78.02348) 

Mall Plaza Comercial Arco Iris · Santa Fé 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.63663&mlon=-78.11223#map=17/8.63663/-78.11223) 

School Escuela Anayansi · Metetí 6.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.54443&mlon=-78.00693#map=17/8.54443/-78.00693) 

College Universidad de panama Darien · Metetí 6.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.54894&mlon=-78.01389#map=17/8.54894/-78.01389) 

Police station Meteti Darien Cuartel De Senafront · Metetí 8.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.51753&mlon=-77.97920#map=17/8.51753/-77.97920) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Metetí

Places mapped inside Metetí in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals3
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels8
- Schools4
- Colleges and universities4
- Pharmacies4
- Restaurants6
- Police stations1

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other corregimientos in Pinogana District

- Boca de Cupé
- El Real de Santa María
- Kuna de Wargandí
- Paya
- Pinogana
- Púcuro
- Yape
- Yaviza

## Quick answers

- Where is Metetí?In Pinogana District, Darién Province, Panama
- What borders Metetí?Kuna de Wargandí, Lajas Blancas, Río Iglesias, Santa Fé, Tubualá and Yaviza
- What is there to see in Metetí?Mirador #2, Mirador #1
- What time zone is Metetí in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Metetí?Balboa (PAB)
- What language is spoken in Metetí?Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Metetí?67 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Metetí?Settlements lie between 21 m and 142 m
- What is the highest point in Metetí?Loma de Quipo (270 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Metetí?January to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Metetí?Hospital General de Metetí, about 6.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Metetí?Banco Nacional de Panamá | Metetí, about 8.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Metetí?Delta, about 10 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Metetí?3 mapped
- How many banks are in Metetí?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Metetí?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Metetí?PA050204 (OCHA common operational dataset)