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El Picador, Panama
Veraguas Province · Panama
El Picador is a small town in Veraguas Province, Panama with a population of 163. Elevation: 1,558 ft (475 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Picador
El Picador is a corregimiento in Cañazas District, Veraguas Province, Panama with a population of 3,065 as of 2010. It was created by Law 10 of March 7, 1997; this measure was complemented by Law 5 of January 19, 1998 and Law 69 of October 28, 1998. Its population as of 2000 was 3,089.
People
Climate
| Population | 163 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,558 ft (475 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.3795°, -81.2550° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Veraguas Province |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 108.9 inches (2,766 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Picador
El Picador is a small town in Panama (Veraguas Province) with a population of 163. The city sits at an elevation of 1,558 feet (475 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 108.9 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.0°F |
| 39% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 158 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,558 ft (475 m) |
| Area | 197.3 sq mi (511.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.3795°N, 81.2550°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 143 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (121 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 121 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 13.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 12.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 9.9 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 14.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 15.7 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 18.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 12.4 in | Coldest |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 4.0 in |
El Picador has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 74°F in November to 77°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 108.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (18.1") and February the driest (0.7").
Schools in El Picador
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.E.b.G Piedra de Amolar | — | — | — | — |
| C.E.B.G Río Piedra | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near El Picador
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Stereo 90.7 FM | — | MP3 256 kbps |
Farmers Markets in El Picador
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Agrícola |
Airports Near El Picador
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ruben Cantu Airport | SYP | Medium Airport |
| Aguadulce Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coibito Landing Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Santa Rosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Plantación Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pixvae Airstrip | — | 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 Picador?
El Picador has a population of 163 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 197.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Picador?
El Picador 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 158 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 108.9 inches.