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El Cortezo, Panama
Los Santos Province · Panama
El Cortezo is a small town in Los Santos Province, Panama with a population of 239. Elevation: 502 ft (153 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 239 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.4291°, -80.6326° |
| 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 Cortezo
El Cortezo is a small town in Panama (Los Santos Province) with a population of 239. The city sits at an elevation of 502 feet (153 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 | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Area | 269.5 sq mi (698.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.4291°N, 80.6326°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (138 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 10.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 11.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 9.9 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 12.5 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 15.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 11.3 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 4.5 in |
El Cortezo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in January to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 88.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.2") and February the driest (0.2").
Schools in El Cortezo
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.E.B.G El Cortezo | — | — | — | — |
Airports Near El Cortezo
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alonso Valderrama Airport | CTD | Medium Airport |
| Ruben Cantu Airport | SYP | Medium Airport |
| Arenas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Augusto Vergara Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Candelaria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Capt. J. Montenegro Airport | PDM | Small Airport |
| La Plantación Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tonosí Airport | — | Small Airport |
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 Cortezo?
El Cortezo has a population of 239 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 Cortezo?
El Cortezo 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.