Province · Panama
# Kuna Yala Province

Kuna Yala Province is a province or indigenous region of Panama. It had an estimated 32,016 people in 2023 on 2,505 km² (about 13 per km²). It is divided into 1 district. 89 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 59 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 32,016 people (2023)
- 2,505 km²
- 1 district
- 59 mapped services

## How many people live in Kuna Yala Province?

Kuna Yala Province had an estimated 32,016 people in 2023 — 0.8% of Panama, 12th of 13 provinces. There are 1,091 women for every 1,000 men (above the Panama figure of 1,018). Spread over 2,505 km², that is about 13 people per km², 11th of 13 provinces.

38.9% of people are children under 15 and 9.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 31 across Panama). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 92 children and older people.
- 0–4 4,076
- 5–9 4,311
- 10–14 4,069
- 15–19 2,866
- 20–24 2,143
- 25–29 1,893
- 30–34 1,806
- 35–39 1,640
- 40–44 1,450
- 45–49 1,346
- 50–54 1,253
- 55–59 1,178
- 60–64 1,107
- 65–69 894
- 70–74 787
- 75–79 621
- 80–84 343
- 85–89 165
- 90–94 45
- 95+ 13

Source: UNFPA and Instituto Nacional De Estadística y Censos (INEC) via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is Kuna Yala Province?

Kuna Yala Province lies in Panama. It borders 4 other provinces: Colón Province, Darién Province, Emberá Province and Panamá Province. By area it is the 12th largest of 13 provinces in Panama. It covers 3.3% of Panama. The centre of Kuna Yala Province is about 180 km in a straight line from Panama City, the capital. The centre point is at 9.0472° N, 77.8859° W.

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

## Things to see in and around Kuna Yala Province

OpenStreetMap lists 11 named sights in Kuna Yala Province: 3 attractions; 2 museums; 2 viewpoints; 2 nature reserves; 1 monument; 1 beach.
- Guna yala museo · museum
- Museum of Kuna Cultura · museum
- Narganá Wild Area · nature reserve
- Santa Isabel Multiple Use Area · nature reserve
- Playa bonita · beach
- La ceiba · viewpoint
- Robinson Island · viewpoint
- Check Point · attraction
- Fort Saint Andrew · attraction
- cabo Tiburon · attraction
- Starfish island · monument

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: Kuna Yala Province
- 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
- Raul Arias Espinoza Airport (OTD) · Contadora Island 135 km
- Tocumen International Airport (PTY) · Tocumen 164 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:52) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:18, sunset around 17:54).
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
| Jan | 06:30 | 18:09 | 11.6 h |
| Feb | 06:30 | 18:20 | 11.8 h |
| Mar | 06:19 | 18:23 | 12.1 h |
| Apr | 06:02 | 18:21 | 12.3 h |
| May | 05:51 | 18:23 | 12.5 h |
| Jun | 05:52 | 18:30 | 12.6 h |
| Jul | 05:59 | 18:35 | 12.6 h |
| Aug | 06:03 | 18:29 | 12.4 h |
| Sep | 06:01 | 18:12 | 12.2 h |
| Oct | 05:58 | 17:55 | 11.9 h |
| Nov | 06:04 | 17:47 | 11.7 h |
| Dec | 06:18 | 17:54 | 11.6 h |

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.

## Districts of Kuna Yala Province
| District | Area km² | Corregimientos | Services |
| Kuna Yala District | 2,505 | 4 | 59 |

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).

## Largest towns in Kuna Yala Province
- Ustupo 2,514
- Playón Chico 2,042
- Achutupo 1,753
- Ailigandí 1,652
- San Ignacio de Tupile 1,429
- Mulatupo 1,303
- Narganá 1,090
- Cartí Sugtupu 1,050
- Gannirdup 930
- Tubualá 877
- Isla Tigre 817
- Puerto Obaldía 533
- Nalunega 421

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

Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above.

## Landscape and landmarks of Kuna Yala Province

Named natural and historic features inside Kuna Yala Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

279 rivers and streams.
- Kintumkwa Tiwar
- Quebrada Achudi
- Quebrada Aidirgandi
- Quebrada Akuadunsil
- Quebrada Arguane
- Quebrada Arquiadidí
- Quebrada Barsurum
- Quebrada Biryadi
- Quebrada Bunurgandi
- Quebrada Carsirya
- Quebrada Concepción
- Quebrada Dagargandi
- Quebrada Dian Wardumma
- Quebrada Diangardib
- Quebrada Diansamubit
- Quebrada Dianukupbid
- Quebrada Dianwar Wardummand
- Quebrada Didambipe
- Quebrada Didina Seni
- Quebrada Diguen
- Quebrada Dinguanag
- Quebrada Dubguardi
- Quebrada Dugdi
- Quebrada Dukdi

…and 255 more.

### Coast and islands

115 islands; 51 headlands; 2 beaches; 1 bay.
- Ailigandí Island
- Akwakinni Murru
- Akwana Mulu
- Aswe Murru
- Bahía Concepción
- Cartí Satubgua
- Cayo Chicheme
- Corazón de Jesús Island
- Isla Achudup
- Isla Achudup
- Isla Ailidubmatar
- Isla Ailidup Bipi
- Isla Ailisuid
- Isla Akuaburdup
- Isla Akuadargana
- Isla Akuadup
- Isla Aridup
- Isla Aridup
- Isla Banedup
- Isla Biryadup
- Isla Burwa Dup
- Isla Coco
- Isla Cuidup
- Isla Cuitupu

…and 145 more.

### Hills and mountains

86 hills; 28 mountains; 1 mountain pass.
- Cerro Gasnun Yar · 740 m
- Cerro Amagua · 721 m
- Cerro Ibedonyala · 704 m
- Cerro Sagayar · 697 m
- Cerro Yar Suisuid · 687 m
- Habú · 674 m
- Cerro Wega Yar · 657 m
- Ebitan · 632 m
- Cerro Sasardí · 625 m
- Cerro Diablo · 618 m
- Cerro Caledonia · 612 m
- Cerro Diur Ambagueyala · 612 m
- Cerro Murtí · 603 m
- Cerro Gansui Yar · 601 m
- Cerro Grande · 598 m
- Cerro Yargob Seni · 586 m
- Cerro Goegaladi Yar · 569 m
- Cerro Mordiyala · 552 m
- Cerro Asnadi Yar · 550 m
- Cerro Mergiyar · 532 m
- Cerro Gardup Yar · 514 m
- Cerro Surkiryala · 514 m
- Cerro Yargob Dummad · 514 m
- Cerro Serigan · 481 m

…and 91 more.

### Getting around

14 airports; 5 airfields.
- Achutupo Airport
- Aeródromo Mansucum
- Aeródromo Playón Chico
- Ailigandi Airport
- Aérodromo Río Sidra
- Carti Airport
- Corazon De Jesus Airport
- El Porvenir Airport
- Mamitupo Airport
- Mandinga Airfield
- Mulatupo Airport
- Nargana Airport
- Ogobsucum Airport
- Puerto Obaldia Airport
- Río Azúcar Airport
- San Blas Airport
- Ticantiki Airport
- Tubuala South
- Ustupo Airport

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 Kuna Yala Province and the best time to visit

In Kuna Yala Province, the warmest month is Apr (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Nov (26 °C). About 2,295 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is May (300 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 | 47 |
| Feb | 26 | 18 |
| Mar | 27 | 46 |
| Apr | 27 | 163 |
| May | 26 | 300 |
| Jun | 26 | 278 |
| Jul | 26 | 253 |
| Aug | 26 | 255 |
| Sep | 26 | 278 |
| Oct | 26 | 261 |
| Nov | 26 | 250 |
| Dec | 26 | 147 |

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kuna Yala Province

Places mapped inside Kuna Yala Province in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 6
- Hotels 20
- Schools 13
- Colleges and universities 1
- Restaurants 15
- Police stations 4

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 Kuna Yala Province? In Panama
- What is the population of Kuna Yala Province? 32,016 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kuna Yala Province? About 22 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kuna Yala Province? About 13 people per km²
- What borders Kuna Yala Province? Colón Province, Darién Province, Emberá Province and Panamá Province
- What is there to see in Kuna Yala Province? Check Point, Fort Saint Andrew, Guna yala museo, La ceiba
- What time zone is Kuna Yala Province in? UTC−5
- What currency is used in Kuna Yala Province? Balboa (PAB)
- What language is spoken in Kuna Yala Province? Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- What is the largest town in Kuna Yala Province? Ustupo
- What is the highest point in Kuna Yala Province? Cerro Gasnun Yar (740 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Kuna Yala Province? January to March
- How many hospitals are in Kuna Yala Province? 6 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kuna Yala Province? PA08 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Province
- Area: 2,504.9 km²
- P-code: PA08

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