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El Carate, Panama
Los Santos Province · Panama
El Carate is a small town in Los Santos Province, Panama with a population of 345. Elevation: 180 ft (55 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Carate
El Carate is a corregimiento in Las Tablas District, Los Santos Province, Panama with a population of 873 as of 2010. Its population as of 1990 was 723; its population as of 2000 was 831.
People
Climate
| Population | 345 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.7320°, -80.2954° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Los Santos Province |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 101.8 inches (2,586 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Carate
El Carate is a small town in Panama (Los Santos Province) with a population of 345. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet (55 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 101.8 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.2°F |
| 39% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Area | 269.5 sq mi (698.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.7320°N, 80.2954°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (95 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 12.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 10.1 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 2.2 in |
El Carate has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 61.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.6") and February the driest (0.2").
Radio Stations near El Carate
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flow 92.7 FM | hits, latino | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Museums in El Carate
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa del Presidente Belisario Porras en Finca Pausilipo | ||||
| Museo de Chitre | ||||
| museo de la villa de los santos | ||||
| Museo Manuel Fernando Zárate | ||||
| Museum Belisario Porras |
Libraries in El Carate
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Publica de Chitre | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Carate
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Publico |
Stadiums & Teams in El Carate
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Carate
12 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 |
| Candelaria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Capt. J. Montenegro Airport | PDM | Small Airport |
| El Aguila Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Santa Rosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Plantación Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Scarlett Martinez International Airport | RIH | Small Airport |
| Tonosí Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Carate
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia San Juan Bosco el carate las tablas | |
| Iglesia San Juan Bosco el carate las tablas |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Panama
13 public holidays this year
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What is the population of El Carate?
El Carate has a population of 345 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 269.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Carate?
El Carate has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 101.8 inches.