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El Espino, Panama

Veraguas Province · Panama

El Espino is a small town in Veraguas Province, Panama with a population of 620. Elevation: 253 ft (77 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

620 Population 16/sq mi density
253 ft Elevation 77 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
94.5 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About El Espino

El Espino

Santiago de Veraguas is the capital of the province of Veraguas, in the Republic of Panama, and the district or municipality of the same name. Located in the countryside next to the Pan American Highway, it is bounded on the north by San Francisco District, south by the Montijo District, east by Atalaya District and west by La Mesa District. It has a population of approximately 60,000 inhabitants according to the data of the last census carried out in the Republic of Panama (2014).

People

Population620
Density16/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain94.5 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Population620
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Coordinates8.1947°, -80.9596°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceVeraguas Province
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation94.5 inches (2,399 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Espino

El Espino is a small town in Panama (Veraguas Province) with a population of 620. The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet (77 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.5 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

El Espino has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 94.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above Panama avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Area40.0 sq mi (103.5 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates8.1947°N, 80.9596°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.5"
149% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 16.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

110 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 6, 2025.

Jul 15, 2020 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.8 133 km
Sep 4, 2003 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.7 141 km
Feb 1, 2003 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.6 124 km
Jun 13, 2018 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama M5.2 96 km
Jun 22, 2013 76 km SSW of Quebrada de Piedra, Panama M5.1 140 km
May 27, 2011 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama M4.9 89 km
May 18, 2012 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama M4.9 57 km
Feb 12, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 115 km
Aug 17, 2016 50 km SSW of Santa Cruz, Panama M4.8 127 km
Apr 21, 2020 12 km SSW of Arenas, Panama M4.8 104 km
Mar 24, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 118 km
Feb 6, 2024 11 km S of La Tronosa, Panama M4.8 105 km
May 2, 1991 2 km SSE of Bahía Azul, Panama M4.8 145 km
Mar 28, 2022 5 km NNW of La Tronosa, Panama M4.7 88 km
Mar 1, 2003 67 km WSW of Arenas, Panama M4.7 136 km
Feb 6, 2022 6 km NW of Ave María, Panama M4.6 105 km
Apr 1, 2011 74 km SW of Arenas, Panama M4.6 145 km
Jun 23, 2019 34 km WSW of La Loma, Panama M4.6 97 km
Sep 7, 2016 46 km SSW of Santa Cruz, Panama M4.6 126 km
Apr 18, 2012 10 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama M4.6 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (97 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 97 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 1.1 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.7 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 11.9 in
June 79°F (26°C) 12.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 8.8 in
August 79°F (26°C) 13.3 in
September 79°F (26°C) 13.5 in
October 78°F (26°C) 16.6 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 11.3 in
December 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in

El Espino has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 97.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.6") and February the driest (0.5").

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Schools in El Espino

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
El Espino
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Radio Stations near El Espino

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Original Stereo 90.7 FM MP3 256 kbps

Museums in El Espino

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro Interactivo Canal de Panamá
Regional de Veraguas

Libraries in El Espino

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotéca Julio Fábrega0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0

Farmers Markets in El Espino

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Achiote Food and Drinks
Amicaj
Benhur Isaak
Centro 168
Centro China
El Estadio
Florencia
Kiosco Jennifer
Mercabastos
Mini Super
Mini Super Mitchel
Servicios Múltiples

Stadiums & Teams in El Espino

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Espino

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alonso Valderrama AirportCTDMedium Airport
Ruben Cantu AirportSYPMedium Airport
Aguadulce AirportSmall Airport
Augusto Vergara AirportSmall Airport
Coiba AirportSmall Airport
Coibito Landing AirstripSmall Airport
El Aguila AirstripSmall Airport
Guillermo Palm Jaén AirportSmall Airport
Ingenio Santa Rosa AirportSmall Airport
La Plantación AirportSmall Airport
Pixvae AirstripSmall 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 Espino

What is the population of El Espino?

El Espino has a population of 620 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 40.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Espino?

El Espino has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 94.5 inches.

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