Howard
in Provincia de Panamá, Panama

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
8.939 and -79.591 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 8° 56' 21" and W -79° 35' 27"
Currency and Currency Code:
Balboa - PAB
Spoken languages:
Spanish, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:39 AM (Friday)
Timezone: America/Panama
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:09 am and 5:54 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-5.453 and 102.244 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Kabuwe
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Panama in Central America

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Panama.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Panama. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Howard

Howard in Provincia de Panamá is a town in Panama a little south-west of Panama, the country's capital city.

Current time in Howard is now 07:39 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / Panama with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports near Howard, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Panama is Howard Airport in a distance of 2 mi (or 3 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Panama is Archaeological Site of Panamá Viejo and Historic District of Panamá in a distance of 77 mi (or 124 km), East. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Veracruz, Arraijan, Panama, Vista Alegre and Nuevo Arraijan. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 27°C / 81 °F

Morning Temperature 24°C / 74 °F
Evening Temperature 24°C / 76 °F
Night Temperature 23°C / 74 °F
Chance of rainfall 30%
Air Humidity 81%
Air Pressure 1009 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 8th of November 2024

26°C (78 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 9th of November 2024

27°C (81 °F)
25°C (76 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 10th of November 2024

27°C (81 °F)
24°C (75 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Panama Canal Country Inn and Suites by Radisson

Address
2,4 mi
AMADOR AVE AND PELICANO AVE
8001 Panama City
Panama

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


WYNDHAM GARDEN PANAMA CITY

Address
4,4 mi
10 58TH STREET
00000 Plaza Panamá
Panama

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Villa Palma Boutique Hotel

Address
4,1 mi
Calle 1era
Panama City
Panama

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn PANAMA CANAL

Address
3,8 mi
AVE. OMAR TORRIJOS HERRERA,CLAYTON, PANAMA CANAL
7336 PANAMA CITY
Panama

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


LAS CLEMENTINAS

Address
3,8 mi
CALLE 11 Y AVE B CASCO ANTIGUO
00000 PANAMA
Panama

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


American Trade Hotel

Address
3,8 mi
Plaza Herrera Casco Viejo
Panama City
Panama

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Canal Inn B&B Panama

Address
2,1 mi
Calle Ernesto Castillero, Casa LB-7
Panama City
Panama

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


HOTEL CENTROAMERICANO

Address
4,4 mi
AV JUSTO AROSEMENA Y ECUADOR
00000 PANAMA CITY
Panama

Time Information

Checkout: 15:00 - Checkin: 10:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Bahia Suites

Address
4,2 mi
31 Este entre Avenida Cuba y Ave Justo Arosemena
8001 Panama City
Panama

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Avila Hotel Panama

Address
4,2 mi
Avenida Perú
0833 Plaza Panamá
Panama

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

PANAMA: Westin Playa Bonita Resort — Sneak Peek

Published: March 15, 2011
Length: 13:26 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: LatinFlyerTV

To see more: LatinFlyerBlog.com. Opening in October 2011, the Westin Playa Bonita is one of the newest luxury resort hotels in Panama. Join me for an exclusive sneak peek at the construction...


Hogar San Jose de Malambo

Published: October 27, 2009
Length: 43:29 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: NacionVisible

Video Web de las actividades sociales del Hogar de niños Malambo en Panama.


Panama City - City Scenes

Published: November 11, 2013
Length: 45:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mebesaturday

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Panama City, Panama - Crossing the Bridge of the Americas HD (2014)

Published: August 03, 2014
Length: 30:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ACG Travel Videos

The Panama Canal (Spanish: Canal de Panamá) is a 77.1-kilometre (48 mi) ship canal in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean (via the Caribbean Sea) to the Pacific Ocean. The canal cuts across...


Panama Canal, Panama - Transit - Puerto de Balboa HD (2014)

Published: July 27, 2014
Length: 28:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ACG Travel Videos

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Tucan Country Club, Cocolí - Casa de Lujo en VENTA | Inmobiliarias, Bienes Raíces en Panamá

Published: October 01, 2013
Length: 51:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Video Clasificados ►Real Estate

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Pacific Puddle Jump at Balboa Yacht Club

Published: March 09, 2015
Length: 27:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Latitude38Magazine

March 2015 Pacific Puddle Jump Sendoff Party at Balboa Yacht Club, Panama.


Driving The Bridge of Americas - Panama City, Panama

Published: April 23, 2012
Length: 00:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: OnlineAdventureTV

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Hermoso Apartamento en Tucan Country Club & Resort - Cocolí

Published: April 16, 2014
Length: 39:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Brepanama

Espectacular y Hermoso apartamento de 240 m2 en Tucán Country Club & Resort, ubicado en Cocolí - Panamá. El apartamento cuenta con 3 habitaciones, 3.5 baños, área para desayunador, ...


PANAMA WATERFALLS, PANAMA CITY TOUR VIDEO X VILLA MICHELLE `PANAMA TOUR GUIDE

Published: August 12, 2009
Length: 22:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Panama Hostel Villa Michelle

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Balboa, Panama

Balboa is a district of Panama City, located at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal.

Located at 8.95, -79.5667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Panamá Province, Panama Canal Zone Townships

Bridge of the Americas

The Bridge of the Americas (Spanish: Puente de las Américas; originally known as the Thatcher Ferry Bridge) is a road bridge in Panama, which spans the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal. Completed in 1962, at a cost of US$20 million, it was the only non-swinging bridge (there are two other bridges, one at the Miraflores locks and one at the Gatun locks) connecting the north and south American land masses until the opening of the Centennial Bridge in 2004.

Located at 8.94306, -79.565 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Panama Canal, Through arch bridges, Bridges in Panama, Panama City, Bridges completed in 1962, Truss bridges, Concrete bridges, Tied arch bridges, Cantilever bridges

Martyrs' Day (Panama)

Martyrs' Day is a Panamanian holiday which commemorates the January 9, 1964 riots over sovereignty of the Panama Canal Zone. The riot started after a Panamanian flag was torn during conflict between Panamanian students and Canal Zone Police officers, over the right of the Panamanian flag to be flown alongside the U.S. flag. U.S. Army units became involved in suppressing the violence after Canal Zone police were overwhelmed, and after three days of fighting, about 21 Panamanians and four U.S.

Located at 8.95917, -79.5572 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Conflicts in 1964, Panama–United States relations, History of Panama, Latin America, History of the Panama Canal Zone, Separation barriers, January observances, Death in Panama

Howard Air Force Base

Howard Air Force Base is a former United States Air Force base located in Panama. It was closed on 1 November 1999 as a result of the Torrijos-Carter Treaties, which specified that US military facilities in the former Panama Canal Zone be closed and the facilities be turned over to the Panamanian government.

Located at 8.915, -79.5994 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1939 establishments in Panama, Closed facilities of the United States Air Force, Airports in Panama, Panama Canal Zone, Military facilities of the United States in Panama, Airfields of the United States Army Air Corps

Estadio Municipal de Balboa

Estadio Municipal de Balboa is a multi-purpose stadium in Balboa, Panama. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Municipal Chorrillo. The stadium holds 2,000 people. The stadium was originally part of the Balboa High School campus, and was used mostly to play football and baseball. Currently the field is administered by the Panama Canal Authority.

Located at 8.95778, -79.5592 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Panama, Multi-purpose stadiums in Panama

Diablo, Panama

Diablo was one of many townships in the Panama Canal Zone. It was established in 1905 by William Luke Jenkins. It was located directly across from the entrance to Albrook AFB, on a low hill overlooking the canal just past Balboa Harbor. The Diablo clubhouse was a center for social activity, and included a restaurant and a number of other services.

Located at 8.97064, -79.5684 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Panama Canal Zone Townships

Balboa High School (Panama)

Balboa High School was a public high school in the former Canal Zone on the isthmus of Panama. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:8|57|32.35|N|79|33|26.47|W| |primary |name= }}

Located at 8.95899, -79.5574 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Panama Canal Zone, Schools in Panama

Panama Pacifico

Panama Pacifico is a mixed-use real estate development in Panama on the former Howard Air Force Base. It is situated on the Western bank of Panama Canal, opposite Balboa. The project has been in development since 2007. London & Regional Properties and Colombian banker Jaime Gilinski formed a consortium, London & Regional Panama, to develop the Panama Pacifico business and residential community in Arraiján District, Panama.

Located at 8.915, -79.5994 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Populated places in Panamá Province, Buildings and structures under construction