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El Alto, Panama
Veraguas Province · Panama
El Alto is a small town in Veraguas Province, Panama with a population of 85. Elevation: 2,037 ft (621 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 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 | 85 |
| Population Density | 0 / 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 town in Panama (Veraguas Province) with a population of 85. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 112 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,037 ft (621 m) |
| Area | 197.3 sq mi (511.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/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 (NCES 2022-23 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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What is the population of El Alto?
El Alto has a population of 85 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 0 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. The area receives 112 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 133.9 inches.