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El Cortezo, Panama

Coclé · Panama

El Cortezo is a small town in Coclé, Panama with a population of 1,157. Elevation: 190 ft (58 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

1,157 Population 17/sq mi density
190 ft Elevation 58 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
62.5 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About El Cortezo

El Cortezo is a town in the Coclé province of Panama.

People

Population1,157
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain62.5 in/yr
Sunny Days331/yr
Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Population1,157
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Coordinates8.3462°, -80.5871°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceCoclé
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation62.5 inches (1,588 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Cortezo

El Cortezo is a small town in Panama (Coclé) with a population of 1,157. The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet (58 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.5 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

El Cortezo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 331 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 62.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.6°F
46% above Panama avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Area67.5 sq mi (174.7 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates8.3462°N, 80.5871°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.5"
65% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 14.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

114 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.5 on May 18, 2025.

Aug 13, 2003 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama M5.4 133 km
Jul 14, 2001 30 km SSE of Pedasí, Panama M5.3 140 km
Jan 31, 2018 38 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama M5.2 142 km
Jun 13, 2018 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama M5.2 102 km
Jul 14, 2001 37 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M5.1 148 km
May 18, 2012 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama M4.9 87 km
May 27, 2011 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama M4.9 92 km
Oct 28, 2003 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama M4.8 134 km
Apr 21, 2020 12 km SSW of Arenas, Panama M4.8 125 km
Feb 6, 2024 11 km S of La Tronosa, Panama M4.8 113 km
Mar 28, 2022 5 km NNW of La Tronosa, Panama M4.7 96 km
Feb 20, 2017 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama M4.7 147 km
Jan 25, 1996 25 km ESE of Cambutal, Panama M4.6 137 km
Feb 6, 2022 6 km NW of Ave María, Panama M4.6 109 km
Jun 23, 2019 34 km WSW of La Loma, Panama M4.6 129 km
Apr 18, 2012 10 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama M4.6 86 km
Apr 1, 2011 6 km S of La Mesa, Panama M4.5 83 km
Jun 30, 2022 40 km S of Pedasí, Panama M4.5 145 km
May 18, 2025 38 km N of Loma Yuca, Panama M4.5 125 km
Mar 31, 1998 4 km SSW of Quebrada de Piedra, Panama M4.5 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (53 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 53 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 0.9 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.4 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in
June 80°F (27°C) 11.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 8.3 in
August 80°F (26°C) 10.6 in
September 79°F (26°C) 10.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 14.3 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 10.3 in
December 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in

El Cortezo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 82.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.3") and February the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near El Cortezo

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Flow 92.7 FM hits, latino AAC+ 128 kbps
Original Stereo 90.7 FM MP3 256 kbps

Museums in El Cortezo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Capilla San Juan de Dios
Museo de la Historia y la Tradición Penonomeña (Museo de Penonomé)
Museo de la Sal y el Azucar - Stella Sierra
Museo del Parque Arqueológico El Caño
Museo Hermanos Arias Madrid

Libraries in El Cortezo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Fernando Guardia Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in El Cortezo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Penonomé

Breweries in El Cortezo

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería Nacional

Stadiums & Teams in El Cortezo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Cortezo

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alonso Valderrama AirportCTDMedium Airport
Ruben Cantu AirportSYPMedium Airport
Aguadulce AirportSmall Airport
Augusto Vergara AirportSmall Airport
Candelaria AirportSmall Airport
Captain Krish E. Persaud AirportSmall Airport
Chame Mayor AirportSmall Airport
El Aguila AirstripSmall Airport
Guillermo Palm Jaén AirportSmall Airport
Ingenio Santa Rosa AirportSmall Airport
La Plantación AirportSmall Airport
Scarlett Martinez International AirportRIHSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Panama

🇵🇦 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 Cortezo

What is the population of El Cortezo?

El Cortezo has a population of 1,157 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 67.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Cortezo?

El Cortezo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 62.5 inches.

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