Port of Charco Azul (PACHA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Charco Azul (UN/LOCODE PACHA) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Panama, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 8.2167° N, 82.8667° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 23.2 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Panama West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Charco Azul
Where is Port of Charco Azul located?
Port of Charco Azul is a seaport located in Panama, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 8.2167° N, 82.8667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Charco Azul?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Charco Azul is PACHA — country code PA, location code CHA.
How deep is Port of Charco Azul?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Charco Azul has an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m.
Does Port of Charco Azul require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Charco Azul.
What type of harbor is Port of Charco Azul?
Port of Charco Azul is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Charco Azul are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #15427), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →