El Pantano, Panama

Veraguas Province · Panama

El Pantano is a small city in Veraguas Province, Panama with a population of 5,747. Elevation: 1,198 ft (365 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

5,747 Population 29/sq mi density
1,198 ft Elevation 365 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
133.9 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About El Pantano

El Pantano is a corregimiento in Santa Fé District, Veraguas Province, Panama with a population of 658 as of 2010. Its population as of 1990 was 725; its population as of 2000 was 676.

People

Population5,747
Density29/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain133.9 in/yr
Elevation1,198 ft (365 m)
Population5,747
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation1,198 ft (365 m)
Coordinates8.5347°, -81.0694°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceVeraguas Province
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation133.9 inches (3,400 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Pantano

El Pantano is a small city in Panama (Veraguas Province) with a population of 5,747. The city sits at an elevation of 1,198 feet (365 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 133.9 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

El Pantano has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 133.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,198 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.7°F
35% above Panama avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,198 ft (365 m)
Area197.3 sq mi (511.0 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates8.5347°N, 81.0694°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 133.9"
252% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 16.81"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

96 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 6, 2025.

Sep 4, 2003 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.7 144 km
Feb 1, 2003 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.6 144 km
Jun 13, 2018 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama M5.2 135 km
May 18, 2012 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama M4.9 95 km
May 27, 2011 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama M4.9 128 km
Apr 21, 2020 12 km SSW of Arenas, Panama M4.8 143 km
Aug 17, 2016 50 km SSW of Santa Cruz, Panama M4.8 135 km
Feb 12, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 132 km
Feb 6, 2024 11 km S of La Tronosa, Panama M4.8 144 km
Oct 28, 2003 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama M4.8 139 km
May 2, 1991 2 km SSE of Bahía Azul, Panama M4.8 111 km
Mar 24, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 133 km
Mar 28, 2022 5 km NNW of La Tronosa, Panama M4.7 128 km
Sep 7, 2016 46 km SSW of Santa Cruz, Panama M4.6 132 km
Apr 18, 2012 10 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama M4.6 111 km
Feb 6, 2022 6 km NW of Ave María, Panama M4.6 144 km
Jun 23, 2019 34 km WSW of La Loma, Panama M4.6 132 km
Dec 1, 1997 10 km ENE of Alto de Jesús, Panama M4.5 44 km
Jan 22, 2023 41 km SW of Río Grande, Panama M4.5 135 km
Mar 31, 1998 4 km SSW of Quebrada de Piedra, Panama M4.5 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Otto Category 3 296 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 99 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 11.7 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 8.7 in
March 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in Driest
April 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in Warmest
May 74°F (23°C) 13.1 in
June 73°F (23°C) 11.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 9.3 in
August 73°F (23°C) 12.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 14.0 in
October 72°F (22°C) 16.8 in Wettest
November 72°F (22°C) 14.1 in
December 72°F (22°C) 15.8 in

El Pantano has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 72°F in January to 74°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 133.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.8") and March the driest (1.4").

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Schools in El Pantano

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
C.E.B.G. El Pantano - - - -
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Radio Stations near El Pantano

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Original Stereo 90.7 FM - MP3 256 kbps

Farmers Markets in El Pantano

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Agrícola

Airports Near El Pantano

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alonso Valderrama AirportCTDMedium Airport
Ruben Cantu AirportSYPMedium Airport
Aguadulce Airport-Small Airport
El Aguila Airstrip-Small Airport
Guillermo Palm Jaén Airport-Small Airport
Ingenio Santa Rosa Airport-Small Airport
Pixvae Airstrip-Small Airport

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Waterfalls
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Waterfalls Near El Pantano

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near El Pantano.

Name Description
Cascada de Bermejo

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Panama
Elevation
430 m (1,411 ft)

🇵🇦 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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What is the population of El Pantano?

El Pantano has a population of 5,747 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 197.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Pantano?

El Pantano has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 133.9 inches.

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