District · Herrera Province
# Ocú District

Ocú District is a district of Panama in Herrera Province. It covers 571.3 km². Its main town is Ocú. It is divided into 6 corregimientos. 171 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 17 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 571 km²
- 6 corregimientos
- 17 mapped services

## Where is Ocú District?

Ocú District lies in Herrera Province, Panama. It borders 7 other districts: Atalaya District, Las Minas District, Mariato District, Parita District, Pesé District, Santa María District and Santiago District. By area it is the 39th largest of 76 districts in Panama. It covers 24.6% of Herrera Province. The centre of Ocú District is about 186 km in a straight line from Panama City, the capital. It is about 43 km from Chitré, the main town of Herrera Province. The centre point is at 7.9141° N, 80.8162° W.

Source: National mapping agency via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around Ocú District

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Ocú District: 1 attraction.
- Ocú Photo Spot · attraction

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

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

## Know before you go: Ocú District
- Time zone UTC−5, no daylight saving · America/Panama
- Currency Balboa (PAB)
- Country calling code +507
- Languages Spanish, English
- Plug types Type A, B · 110 V
- Driving side Right
- Postcode format 5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports
- Alonso Valderrama Airport (CTD) · Chitré 45 km
- Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC) · Albrook 182 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:05) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:28, sunset around 18:08).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

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.

## Corregimientos of Ocú District
| Corregimiento | Area km² | Localities | Services |
| Cerro Largo | 100 | 40 | 0 |
| El Tijera | 68 | 23 | 1 |
| Llano Grande | 60 | 18 | 0 |
| Los Llanos | 90 | 31 | 0 |
| Ocú | 167 | 45 | 16 |
| Peñas Chatas | 86 | 17 | 0 |

Source: National mapping agency via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO); GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

## Villages and localities in Ocú District

Open gazetteers list 171 villages, towns and localities in Ocú District. The largest with a recorded population: Ocú (3,939), San José (580), Quebrada de Agua (364), Peñas Chatas (358), El Potrero (309) and Menchaca (292). Settlements here lie between about 42 m and 544 m above sea level (median 152 m).
- Agua Azules
- Alto El Martín
- Alto Los Helechales
- Alto Martín
- Alto de Los Gringos
- Alto de Los Montenegros
- Alto del Castillo
- Boqueron
- Boquerón
- Calabacito
- Capacho
- Cañazosa Arriba
- Cerro Agudo
- Cerro Alto Amarillo
- Cerro Colorado
- Cerro Largo
- Cerro Paja
- Cerro Prieto
- El Ave María
- El Ave María Abajo
- El Balita
- El Balneario
- El Barrero
- El Barrero Número Dos
- El Barrigón
- El Barro
- El Bejucal
- El Borriguero
- El Calabazal
- El Calvario
- El Castillo
- El Chorro
- El Colorado
- El Copé
- El Corcovado
- El Desbarrancado
- El Espinito
- El Floral
- El Gaubilo
- El Guabo
- El Guayabito
- El Gusanillo
- El Guásimo
- El Hatillo
- El Higuito
- El Higuito de La Cañada
- El Higuito de Señales
- El Jobo
- El Marín
- El Mela
- El Negrito
- El Pajonal
- El Palenque
- El Peñon
- El Peñón
- El Picacho
- El Picadoral
- El Pilón
- El Plan
- El Potrero
- El Pájaro
- El Rascador
- El Reparadero
- El Tamarindo
- El Tijera
- El Yerbo
- El Zapotal
- Elaina
- Entradero de Menchaca
- Entradero de Tijeras
- Entradero de Ángulo
- Entradero del Castillo
- Finca Señales
- Folofo
- Guarumal
- Guasamba
- Guaymie
- Guinda Vela
- Higuito del Llano
- Jagua
- Jesuito
- La Agustina
- La Arena
- La Asunción
- La Baquilla
- La Bodega
- La Cabuya
- La Cal
- La Candelaria
- La Casanga
- La Cañazosa Abajo
- La Chepa
- La Chorrera
- La Colorada
- La Culebra
- La Culebras
- La Fragua
- La Gaitana
- La Gallinaza
- La Iguana
- La Laguna
- La Malaguetoza
- La Penitencia
- La Peña del Suay
- La Piñuela
- La Polonia
- La Poza
- La Quisama
- La Raya
- La Sabaneta
- La Simona
- La Tulivieja
- La Valdeza
- Las Arañitas
- Las Guabas
- Las Lajas
- Las Manuelas
- Las Palmas
- Las Tejas
- Las Tetas
- Las Vueltas
- Las Ánimas
- Leones Abajo
- Limón de Tijeras
- Llano Grande
- Llano Hato
- Llano Largo
- Llano de Afuera
- Llano de Las Vacas
- Loma del Ganado
- Los Arenales
- Los Asientos
- Los Bajos del Cuscú
- Los Calabacitos
- Los Carates
- Los Caratitos
- Los Cañafístulos
- Los Helechales
- Los Higos
- Los Hoyitos
- Los Jaramillos
- Los Macanitos
- Los Mitres
- Los Muertos
- Los Negros
- Los Panamaes
- Los Pérez
- Los Remedios
- Los Salitres
- Los Yerbos
- Majarilla
- Mejías Abajo
- Menchaca
- Menchaquita
- Navarro
- Ocú
- Paso Hondo
- Paso Laja
- Peñas Chatas
- Ponuguilla
- Quebrada Risacua
- Quebrada de Agua
- Quebrito
- Río Parita
- Río Parita Arriba
- Río Señales
- San José
- San Pedro
- Santa Rosa
- Tijera
- Valle Rico

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of Ocú District

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

### Water

139 rivers and streams; 1 lake.
- Lago Ocú
- Quebrada Abrigada
- Quebrada Altillo
- Quebrada Ave María
- Quebrada Barranco Blanco
- Quebrada Barrenal
- Quebrada Bejucal
- Quebrada Bolita
- Quebrada Borriguero
- Quebrada Borrigueros
- Quebrada Caracucho
- Quebrada Carresala
- Quebrada Cerro Muerto
- Quebrada Charco Azul
- Quebrada Chepo
- Quebrada Chica Pérez
- Quebrada Chinche Arena
- Quebrada Chogorrera
- Quebrada Copé
- Quebrada El Alambique
- Quebrada El Avispero
- Quebrada El Balita
- Quebrada El Barrigón
- Quebrada El Caracucho

…and 116 more.

### Hills and mountains

41 hills; 3 mountains.
- Cerro Largo · 626 m
- Cerro Tijera · 565 m
- Cerro Alto Los Helechales · 512 m
- Cerro Peñón · 494 m
- Cerro Colorado · 429 m
- Cerro Largo · 423 m
- Cerro Agudo · 420 m
- Cerro El Gusanillo · 412 m
- Alto Los Picachos · 409 m
- Cerro Calabacito · 404 m
- Cerro Las Vacas · 384 m
- Cerro Limón de Tijeras · 378 m
- Cerro Ave María · 344 m
- Cerro Pelado · 330 m
- Cerro Picacho · 305 m
- Cerro Agatún · 296 m
- Cerro Paja · 292 m
- Cerro Prieto · 288 m
- Cerro Platanales · 284 m
- Cerro Quebrito · 283 m
- Cerro Boquerón · 255 m
- Cerro Grande · 251 m
- Loma El Copé · 250 m
- Cerro Las Lechuzas · 229 m

…and 20 more.

### Forests and nature

1 park.
- Parque La Candelaria

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

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

## Weather in Ocú District and the best time to visit

In Ocú District, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (25 °C). About 1,845 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (255 mm) and the driest Feb (8 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are December to February.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 25 | 16 |
| Feb | 27 | 8 |
| Mar | 28 | 16 |
| Apr | 28 | 99 |
| May | 27 | 246 |
| Jun | 27 | 212 |
| Jul | 26 | 202 |
| Aug | 26 | 217 |
| Sep | 26 | 255 |
| Oct | 26 | 246 |
| Nov | 26 | 243 |
| Dec | 26 | 86 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Ocú District

Places mapped inside Ocú District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 2
- Banks 1
- Petrol pumps 2
- Hotels 2
- Schools 6
- Colleges and universities 1
- Pharmacies 1
- Police stations 1
- Dental clinics 1

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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

## Quick answers
- Where is Ocú District? In Herrera Province, Panama
- What borders Ocú District? Atalaya District, Las Minas District, Mariato District, Parita District, Pesé District, Santa María District and Santiago District
- What is there to see in Ocú District? Ocú Photo Spot
- What time zone is Ocú District in? UTC−5
- What currency is used in Ocú District? Balboa (PAB)
- What language is spoken in Ocú District? Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Ocú District? 171 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Ocú District? Settlements lie between 42 m and 544 m
- What is the highest point in Ocú District? Cerro Largo (626 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Ocú District? December to February
- How many hospitals are in Ocú District? 2 mapped
- How many banks are in Ocú District? 1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Ocú District? 2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Ocú District? PA0704 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 571.3 km²
- P-code: PA0704
- Province: Herrera Province
- Main town: Ocú

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/panama/herrera/ocu/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.