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Alto de Jesús, Panama

Veraguas Province · Panama

Alto de Jesús is a small town in Veraguas Province, Panama with a population of 361. Elevation: 1,109 ft (338 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

361 Population 12/sq mi density
1,109 ft Elevation 338 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
118.8 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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People

Population361
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain118.8 in/yr
Sunny Days153/yr
Elevation1,109 ft (338 m)
Population361
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation1,109 ft (338 m)
Coordinates8.2615°, -81.4841°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceVeraguas Province
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation118.8 inches (3,017 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Alto de Jesús

Alto de Jesús is a small town in Panama (Veraguas Province) with a population of 361. The city sits at an elevation of 1,109 feet (338 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 118.8 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Alto de Jesús has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 153 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 118.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,109 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.3°F
45% above Panama avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days153 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,109 ft (338 m)
Area29.1 sq mi (75.4 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates8.2615°N, 81.4841°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 118.8"
213% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 19.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

340 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 6, 2025.

May 13, 2014 110 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 148 km
Jul 31, 2002 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 149 km
Apr 4, 2023 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 121 km
May 18, 1992 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 129 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 142 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 115 km
Feb 28, 1995 south of Panama M6.0 149 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 101 km
Aug 26, 2024 83 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.8 124 km
Jul 15, 2020 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.8 100 km
Aug 3, 2002 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.8 147 km
Sep 4, 2003 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.7 90 km
Jul 22, 2024 8 km SE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.7 146 km
Jul 22, 2024 11 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.6 141 km
Feb 1, 2003 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.6 95 km
Jan 7, 2004 3 km SE of Divalá, Panama M5.5 134 km
Jul 4, 1994 62 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.5 111 km
Jul 13, 2024 17 km ENE of Limones, Panama M5.4 136 km
Apr 24, 2024 77 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M5.4 127 km
Jul 8, 2024 2 km SSW of Sioguí Abajo, Panama M5.3 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m 116 km
1962 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (149 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 149 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 1.2 in
February 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 1.3 in
April 80°F (27°C) 4.9 in Warmest
May 79°F (26°C) 14.2 in
June 78°F (26°C) 13.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 12.1 in
August 78°F (25°C) 15.9 in
September 77°F (25°C) 17.1 in
October 77°F (25°C) 19.6 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 13.9 in Coldest
December 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in

Alto de Jesús has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in November to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 118.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (19.6") and February the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Alto de Jesús

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
C.E.B.G Alto de Jesus
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Radio Stations near Alto de Jesús

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Original Stereo 90.7 FM MP3 256 kbps

Airports Near Alto de Jesús

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ruben Cantu AirportSYPMedium Airport
Coibito Landing AirstripSmall Airport
La Plantación AirportSmall Airport
Pixvae AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alto de Jesús

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Dios Monte Ararat
Iglesia Doctrinal de Alto de Jesús

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Panama

🇵🇦 About Panama

Capital Panama City
Population 4,176,873
Area 78,200 km²
GDP (USD) $83,812,155,244
GDP per capita $18,797
HDI 0.820
Life expectancy 79.6 years
Internet users 68.6%
Urban population 65.9%
Currency PAB (Balboa)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +507
TLD .pa
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Panama

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 9 Martyr's Day Martyr's Day
Feb 16 Carnival Carnival
Feb 17 Carnival Carnival
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Separation Day Separation Day
Nov 4 Flag Day Flag Day
Nov 5 Colon Day Colón Day
Nov 10 Shout in Villa de los Santos Shout in Villa de los Santos
Nov 28 Independence Day Independence Day
Dec 8 Mother's Day Mother's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alto de Jesús

What is the population of Alto de Jesús?

Alto de Jesús has a population of 361 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 29.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Alto de Jesús?

Alto de Jesús has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 153 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 118.8 inches.

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