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El Cristo, Panama
Coclé · Panama
El Cristo is a small town in Coclé, Panama with a population of 989. Elevation: 154 ft (47 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 989 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.2535°, -80.6204° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Coclé |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 62.5 inches (1,588 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Cristo
El Cristo is a small town in Panama (Coclé) with a population of 989. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet (47 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.6°F |
| 46% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 201.2 sq mi (521.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.2535°N, 80.6204°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (61 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 61 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 10.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 10.7 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 14.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 10.3 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 2.9 in |
El Cristo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 75.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.2") and February the driest (0.3").
Schools in El Cristo
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kid's School & Cambridge Academy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near El Cristo
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 Cristo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Capilla San Juan de Dios | ||||
| Museo de la Sal y el Azucar - Stella Sierra | ||||
| Museo del Parque Arqueológico El Caño |
Stadiums & Teams in El Cristo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Cristo
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alonso Valderrama Airport | CTD | Medium Airport |
| Ruben Cantu Airport | SYP | Medium Airport |
| Aguadulce Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Augusto Vergara Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Candelaria Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Capt. J. Montenegro Airport | PDM | Small Airport |
| Captain Krish E. Persaud Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Aguila Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Guillermo Palm Jaén Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Santa Rosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Plantación Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Scarlett Martinez International Airport | RIH | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Panama
13 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About El Cristo
What is the population of El Cristo?
El Cristo has a population of 989 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 201.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Cristo?
El Cristo 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.