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Cordillera, Panama
Chiriquí Province · Panama
Cordillera is a small town in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 444. Elevation: 3,615 ft (1,102 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Cordillera
A cordillera is a chain or network of mountain ranges, such as those in the west coast of the Americas. The term is borrowed from Spanish, where the word comes from cordilla, a diminutive of cuerda ('rope').
People
Climate
| Population | 444 |
| Population Density | 11 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,615 ft (1,102 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.7085°, -82.6012° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Chiriquí Province |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 126.5 inches (3,214 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cordillera
Cordillera is a small town in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 444. The city sits at an elevation of 3,615 feet (1,102 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 126.5 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.6°F |
| 44% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,615 ft (1,102 m) |
| Area | 39.9 sq mi (103.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.7085°N, 82.6012°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 | 120 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 119 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 80 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 66 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 55 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 80 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 50 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 98 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (194 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 194 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 6.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 14.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 14.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 10.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 14.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 16.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 19.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 12.3 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
Cordillera has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 63°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 120.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (19.2") and February the driest (1.6").
Radio Stations near Cordillera
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHT FM 107.7 | entretenimiento, musica | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Cordillera
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Potrerillos | ||||
| Sitio Arqueológico y parque temático Barriles |
Libraries in Cordillera
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica Minerva Urriola | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Boquete | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cordillera
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadito La Bendición | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Público | |||||
| Mercando Público Cadena de Frío | |||||
| Refrescos Enil |
Breweries in Cordillera
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boquete Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Cordillera
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cordillera
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport | BOC | Medium Airport |
| Buenos Aires Airport | BAI | 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 |
| Cangrejo Verde Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 32 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 |
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What is the population of Cordillera?
Cordillera has a population of 444 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 39.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cordillera?
Cordillera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 126.5 inches.