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Atalaya, Panama
Veraguas Province · Panama
Atalaya is a small town in Veraguas Province, Panama with a population of 2,686. Elevation: 325 ft (99 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Atalaya
La Mata is a town in the Veraguas province of Panama.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,686 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.0436°, -80.9248° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Veraguas Province |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 94.5 inches (2,399 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Atalaya
Atalaya is a small town in Panama (Veraguas Province) with a population of 2,686. The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet (99 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.5 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Area | 376.7 sq mi (975.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.0436°N, 80.9248°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (102 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 11.6 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 11.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 12.8 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 13.4 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 16.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 11.7 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in |
Atalaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 95.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.4") and February the driest (0.4").
Schools in Atalaya
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Primaria de Atalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Secundaria Juan José Cánovas | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Agropecuario Jesús Nazareno | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Nuestro Amo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Boca del Nance | - | - | - | - |
| La Garnadera | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Atalaya
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flow 92.7 FM | hits, latino | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Original Stereo 90.7 FM | - | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Atalaya
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Interactivo Canal de Panamá | ||||
| Regional de Veraguas |
Libraries in Atalaya
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotéca Julio Fábrega | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Atalaya
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achiote Food and Drinks | |||||
| Amicaj | |||||
| Benhur Isaak | |||||
| Centro 168 | |||||
| Centro China | |||||
| El Estadio | |||||
| Florencia | |||||
| Kiosco Jennifer | |||||
| Mercabastos | |||||
| Mini Super | |||||
| Mini Super Mitchel | |||||
| Servicios Múltiples |
Hotels in Atalaya
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Atalaya
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Atalaya
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Atalaya
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Atalaya
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Atalaya
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Atalaya
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Atalaya
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alonso Valderrama Airport | CTD | Medium Airport |
| Ruben Cantu Airport | SYP | Medium Airport |
| Aguadulce Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Arenas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Augusto Vergara Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Aguila Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Guillermo Palm Jaén Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Santa Rosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Plantación Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pixvae Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tonosí Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Atalaya
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Basílica Menor Jesús Nazareno de Atalaya | |
| Medalla Milagrosa | |
| Monte Horeb Asamblea de Dios | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Panama
13 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Atalaya
What is the population of Atalaya?
Atalaya has a population of 2,686 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 376.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Atalaya?
Atalaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 94.5 inches.