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
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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
Climate
| Population | 5,747 |
| Population Density | 29 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,198 ft (365 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.5347°, -81.0694° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Veraguas Province |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 133.9 inches (3,400 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,198 ft (365 m) |
| Area | 197.3 sq mi (511.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.5347°N, 81.0694°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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").
Schools in El Pantano
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.E.B.G. El Pantano | - | - | - | - |
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
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Agrícola |
Airports Near El Pantano
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alonso Valderrama Airport | CTD | Medium Airport |
| Ruben Cantu Airport | SYP | Medium 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 Near El Pantano
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near El Pantano.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Cascada de Bermejo |
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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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