Bicycle City Panama

By Bicycle City Staff, Updated Mon, 06/16/2008 - 10:54
Table of Contents

Potential Bicycle City Locations
Introduction
Potential Bicycle City Panama Locations
Alternative Energy Organizations & Companies in Panama
Panama Animal & Wildlife Groups
Business Organizations & Resources Panama
Education Organizations & Resources Panama
Environmental Groups Panama
International Groups
Panama National Government
In Conclusion

Introduction

A tropical climate and plain geography create a unique setting for a potential Bicycle City, Panama, development. Visitors or residents of a prospective Bicycle City, Panama, would find a slew of outdoor activities, from snorkeling, to bird watching to ecotourism, as noted on the Welcome to Panama website.

There are fourteen national parks throughout Panama, including a Tropical Research Center at Altos de Campana National Park and an orchid garden at Metropolitan Nature Park, according to Panama Travel.com. Development of a Bicycle City, Panama could also benefit from the progressive movement of conservation in Panama. Panama is home to more than 900 species of birds, notes The Nature Conservancy. La Amistad National Park is known as a site of “ground breaking conservancy work with indigenous communities and partners,” according to The Nature Conservancy.

Panama is on the road to more organic agriculture production and use, which would benefit any potential Bicycle City, Panama location, as seen in The World of Organic Agriculture’s report on merging trends for 2007.

Panama is looking to increase research and development in the area of sustainable energy, keeping with the goals of any prospective Bicycle City location, per International Information Programs. According to this site, The Organization of American States is looking to band together to find
“reliable, affordable energy that encourages economic growth while protecting the environment.”

Potential Bicycle City Panama Locations

Bicycle City, Panama (PAN) could be located within 50-100 miles of the following cities:

Puerto Armuelles, PAN
  • Population: 25,000
  • Average Annual Rainfall: 92.5 inches
  • 24 Hour Average Temperatures: Jan 77.5°F; Feb 78.6°F; Mar 79.5°F; Apr 79.5°F; May 79.0°F; Jun 77.7°F; Jul 77.7°F; Aug 77.5°F; Sep 77.5°F; Oct 76.8°F; Nov 76.8°F; Dec 77.4°F.
  • Water: Pacific Ocean
  • Adjacent Public Land: Park La Amistad, Baru Volcan
  • Other Highlights: Mellizas Beach, Santiago, PAN
David, PAN
  • Population: 124,500
  • Average Annual Rainfall: 92.5 inches
  • 24 Hour Average Temperatures: Jan 77.5°F; Feb 78.6°F; Mar 79.5°F; Apr 79.5°F; May 79.0°F; Jun 77.7°F; Jul 77.7°F; Aug 77.5°F; Sep 77.5°F; Oct 76.8°F; Nov 76.8°F; Dec 77.4°F.
  • Water: Gulf of Chiriqui
  • Adjacent Public Land: Bastimentos Marine National Park, Volcan Baru National Park
  • Other Highlights: Museum of History and Culture Jose de Obaldia; La Barqueta Beach; La Barqueta Wildlife Refuge
Balboa, PAN
  • Population: 1,214
  • Average Annual Rainfall: 70.0 inches
  • Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 88.9°F; Feb 89.6°F; Mar 90.7°F; Apr 91.2°F; May 88.3°F; Jun 87.1°F; Jul 87.6°F; Aug 87.8°F; Sep 87.4°F; Oct 86.4°F; Nov 86.5°F; Dec 86.6°F.
  • Water: Panama Canal, Gatun Lake, Limon Bay
  • Adjacent Public Land: Summit Municipal Park, Soberania National Park, Altos de Campana National Park, Vasco Nunez de Balboa National Park
  • Other Highlights: Monkey Island; Panama Interoceanic Canal Museum; Avenida Balboa
Changuinola, PAN
  • Population: 50,000
  • Average Annual Rainfall: 100.6 inches
  • Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 78.1°F; Feb 78.3°F; Mar 78.6°F; Apr 79.2°F; May 79.7°F; Jun 79.9°F; Jul 79.3°F; Aug 79.7°F; Sep 80.1°F; Oct 79.5°F; Nov 78.8°F; Dec 78.3°F.
  • Water: Changuinola River
  • Adjacent Public Land: La Amistad National Park, San San Pond Sack Wildlife Refuge,
  • Other Highlights: Oluanpi Lighthouse
Bicycle City Potential Location Sources:
Alternative Energy Organizations & Companies in Panama
Panama Animal & Wildlife Groups
Business Organizations & Resources Panama
Education Organizations & Resources Panama
Environmental Groups Panama
International Groups
Panama National Government
In Conclusion

Panama is a country moving towards a greener future, while holding on to its historic and natural advantages. Following this direction, Bicycle City, Panama, development could have strong potential for success in this tropical country.

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