El Alto, Panama
Veraguas Province · Panama
El Alto is a small city in Veraguas Province, Panama with a population of 5,747. Elevation: 2,037 ft (621 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About El Alto
El Alto is the second-largest city in Bolivia, located adjacent to La Paz in Pedro Domingo Murillo Province on the Altiplano highlands. El Alto is today one of Bolivia's fastest-growing urban centers, with an estimated population of 943,558 in 2020. It is also the highest major city in the world, with an average elevation of 4,000 m (13,123 ft).
People
Climate
| Population | 5,747 |
| Population Density | 29 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,037 ft (621 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.5118°, -81.0364° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Veraguas Province |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 133.9 inches (3,400 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Alto
El Alto is a small city in Panama (Veraguas Province) with a population of 5,747. The city sits at an elevation of 2,037 feet (621 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 133.9 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,037 ft (621 m) |
| Area | 197.3 sq mi (511.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.5118°N, 81.0364°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (96 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 11.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 8.7 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 13.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 11.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 9.3 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 12.9 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 14.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 16.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 14.1 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 15.8 in |
El Alto has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 72°F in January to 74°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 133.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.8") and March the driest (1.4").
Schools in El Alto
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.E.B.G. El Alto | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near El Alto
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Stereo 90.7 FM | - | MP3 256 kbps |
Farmers Markets in El Alto
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Agrícola |
Airports Near El Alto
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alonso Valderrama Airport | CTD | Medium Airport |
| Ruben Cantu Airport | SYP | Medium Airport |
| Aguadulce Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Aguila Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Guillermo Palm Jaén Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Santa Rosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pixvae Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
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Waterfalls Near El Alto
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near El Alto.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| El Salto : entrada del sendero |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Panama
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What is the population of El Alto?
El Alto has a population of 5,747 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 197.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Alto?
El Alto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 133.9 inches.
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