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El Cocal, Panama

Los Santos Province · Panama

El Cocal is a small town in Los Santos Province, Panama with a population of 926. Elevation: 243 ft (74 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

926 Population 3/sq mi density
243 ft Elevation 74 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
101.8 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About El Cocal

El Cocal is a corregimiento in Las Tablas District, Los Santos Province, Panama with a population of 1,889 as of 2010. Its population as of 1990 was 1,239; its population as of 2000 was 1,486. El Cocal is also called Cacal.

People

Population926
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain101.8 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Population926
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Coordinates7.7385°, -80.2789°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceLos Santos Province
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation101.8 inches (2,586 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Cocal

El Cocal is a small town in Panama (Los Santos Province) with a population of 926. The city sits at an elevation of 243 feet (74 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.

El Cocal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 294 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 101.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 243 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average75.2°F
39% above Panama avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Area269.5 sq mi (698.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates7.7385°N, 80.2789°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 101.8"
168% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

100 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.8 on Feb 6, 2024.

Jan 27, 2018 47 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M5.7 84 km
Jan 31, 2018 53 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M5.6 89 km
Jul 14, 2001 30 km SSE of Pedasí, Panama M5.3 65 km
Jul 31, 2000 52 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama M5.2 88 km
Jun 13, 2018 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama M5.2 47 km
Jan 31, 2018 38 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama M5.2 73 km
Jul 14, 2001 37 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M5.1 74 km
Jan 29, 2018 58 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama M5.0 94 km
May 18, 2012 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama M4.9 80 km
May 27, 2011 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama M4.9 36 km
Feb 6, 2024 11 km S of La Tronosa, Panama M4.8 57 km
Apr 21, 2020 12 km SSW of Arenas, Panama M4.8 86 km
Mar 1, 2003 67 km WSW of Arenas, Panama M4.7 144 km
Mar 28, 2022 5 km NNW of La Tronosa, Panama M4.7 46 km
Apr 29, 2002 51 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M4.7 87 km
Feb 20, 2017 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama M4.7 129 km
Feb 6, 2022 6 km NW of Ave María, Panama M4.6 48 km
Jun 28, 2022 46 km ESE of Cambutal, Panama M4.6 79 km
Jun 23, 2019 34 km WSW of La Loma, Panama M4.6 110 km
Apr 18, 2012 10 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama M4.6 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (94 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 94 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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 Cocal 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").

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Radio Stations near El Cocal

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Flow 92.7 FM hits, latino AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in El Cocal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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 Cocal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Publica de Chitre0.0

Farmers Markets in El Cocal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Publico

Hotels in El Cocal

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Pajaro Verde GUME

Stadiums & Teams in El Cocal

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Cocal

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alonso Valderrama AirportCTDMedium Airport
Ruben Cantu AirportSYPMedium Airport
Aguadulce AirportSmall Airport
Arenas AirportSmall Airport
Augusto Vergara AirportSmall Airport
Candelaria AirportSmall Airport
Capt. J. Montenegro AirportPDMSmall Airport
El Aguila AirstripSmall Airport
Ingenio Santa Rosa AirportSmall Airport
La Plantación AirportSmall Airport
Scarlett Martinez International AirportRIHSmall Airport
Tonosí AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Cocal

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia San Pancracio
San Pablo Apóstol

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Panama
Elevation
42 m (138 ft)
Area
698.0 km² (269.4 mi²)

🇵🇦 About Panama

Capital Panama City
Population 4,176,873
Area 78,200 km²
GDP (USD) $83,812,155,244
GDP per capita $18,797
HDI 0.820
Life expectancy 79.6 years
Internet users 68.6%
Urban population 65.9%
Currency PAB (Balboa)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +507
TLD .pa
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Panama

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 9 Martyr's Day Martyr's Day
Feb 16 Carnival Carnival
Feb 17 Carnival Carnival
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Separation Day Separation Day
Nov 4 Flag Day Flag Day
Nov 5 Colon Day Colón Day
Nov 10 Shout in Villa de los Santos Shout in Villa de los Santos
Nov 28 Independence Day Independence Day
Dec 8 Mother's Day Mother's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About El Cocal

What is the population of El Cocal?

El Cocal has a population of 926 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 269.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Cocal?

El Cocal 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.

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