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Cerro Punta, Panama
Chiriquí Province · Panama
Cerro Punta is a small town in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 1,568. Elevation: 6,424 ft (1,958 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Cerro Punta
Cerro Punta is a city and corregimiento in Tierras Altas District, Chiriquí Province, Panama. Cerro Punta is located in Panama's western highlands at an altitude of 2,000 metres (6,600 ft), just south of the Continental Divide. The climate, like the rest of Panama, is tropical with a short dry season and rainy season that extends about 9 – 10 months of the year. Night time temperatures are often cool due to Cerro Punta's relatively high elevation. During the 1970s much of the land was used for cultivating strawberries; households also maintained small mixed-vegetable gardens. The village can be reached by traveling north from the Pan-American highway.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,568 |
| Population Density | 39 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,424 ft (1,958 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.8522°, -82.5736° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Chiriquí Province |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 126.0 inches (3,201 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cerro Punta
Cerro Punta is a small town in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 1,568. The city sits at an elevation of 6,424 feet (1,958 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 126.0 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 125 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,424 ft (1,958 m) |
| Area | 39.9 sq mi (103.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.8522°N, 82.5736°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1991 | LIMON, PANDORA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 90 | 108 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | - | 104 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 95 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 71 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 61 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 96 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 61 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | - | - | 86 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (185 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 185 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 6.6 in | |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 13.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 13.4 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 10.9 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 12.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 15.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 18.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 11.8 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 9.0 in | Coldest |
Cerro Punta has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 59°F in December to 62°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 126.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (18.3") and March the driest (3.5").
Schools in Cerro Punta
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Primaria de Cerro Punta | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Cerro Punta
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHT FM 107.7 | entretenimiento, musica | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Cerro Punta
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Potrerillos | ||||
| Sitio Arqueológico y parque temático Barriles |
Libraries in Cerro Punta
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Publica Minerva Urriola | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Boquete | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cerro Punta
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercando Público Cadena de Frío |
Hotels in Cerro Punta
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Cerro Punta
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cerro Punta
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Cerro Punta
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boquete Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Cerro Punta
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cerro Punta
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport | BOC | Medium Airport |
| Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport | CHX | Medium Airport |
| Coto 47 Airport | OTR | Medium Airport |
| Enrique Malek International Airport | DAV | Medium Airport |
| Golfito Airport | GLF | Medium Airport |
| Puerto Jimenez Airport | PJM | Medium Airport |
| Alvaro Berroa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Amubri Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cangrejo Verde Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Deborah Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Don Diego Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Finca 32 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Finca 45 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Finca 63 (Coto 63) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Finca 67 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Finca Blanco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Finca Ceiba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Finca Fátima Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cabezona Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Laurel Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Potrero Grande Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Puerto Armuelles Airport | AML | Small Airport |
| Punta Banco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rancho del Mar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Salama Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Vito de Java Airport | TOO | Small Airport |
| Shiroles Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sixaola Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cerro Punta
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses | |
| Parroquia de Cerro Punta |
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What is the population of Cerro Punta?
Cerro Punta has a population of 1,568 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 39.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cerro Punta?
Cerro Punta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 125 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 126.0 inches.