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El Potrero, Panama

Veraguas Province · Panama

El Potrero is a small town in Veraguas Province, Panama with a population of 168. Elevation: 725 ft (221 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

168 Population 3/sq mi density
725 ft Elevation 221 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
97.1 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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People

Population168
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain97.1 in/yr
Sunny Days167/yr
Elevation725 ft (221 m)
Population168
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation725 ft (221 m)
Coordinates8.3850°, -80.8007°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceVeraguas Province
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation97.1 inches (2,465 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Potrero

El Potrero is a small town in Panama (Veraguas Province) with a population of 168. The city sits at an elevation of 725 feet (221 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 97.1 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

El Potrero has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 167 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 97.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 725 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above Panama avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days167 days/yr

Geography

Elevation725 ft (221 m)
Area67.5 sq mi (174.7 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates8.3850°N, 80.8007°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 97.1"
155% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 16.38"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

107 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 6, 2025.

Aug 13, 2003 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama M5.4 143 km
Jun 13, 2018 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama M5.2 110 km
May 27, 2011 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama M4.9 101 km
May 18, 2012 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama M4.9 81 km
May 2, 1991 2 km SSE of Bahía Azul, Panama M4.8 145 km
Mar 24, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 144 km
Feb 12, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 142 km
Oct 28, 2003 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama M4.8 138 km
Feb 6, 2024 11 km S of La Tronosa, Panama M4.8 120 km
Apr 21, 2020 12 km SSW of Arenas, Panama M4.8 125 km
Mar 28, 2022 5 km NNW of La Tronosa, Panama M4.7 103 km
Feb 6, 2022 6 km NW of Ave María, Panama M4.6 118 km
Apr 18, 2012 10 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama M4.6 89 km
Jan 25, 1996 25 km ESE of Cambutal, Panama M4.6 148 km
Jun 23, 2019 34 km WSW of La Loma, Panama M4.6 123 km
Sep 7, 2016 46 km SSW of Santa Cruz, Panama M4.6 150 km
May 18, 2025 38 km N of Loma Yuca, Panama M4.5 105 km
Jan 22, 2023 41 km SW of Río Grande, Panama M4.5 136 km
Mar 31, 1998 4 km SSW of Quebrada de Piedra, Panama M4.5 104 km
May 27, 2001 4 km ESE of Kankintú, Panama M4.5 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (73 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 73 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in
February 78°F (25°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 79°F (26°C) 1.1 in
April 80°F (26°C) 4.6 in Warmest
May 79°F (26°C) 12.4 in
June 77°F (25°C) 12.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 8.9 in
August 77°F (25°C) 12.3 in
September 76°F (25°C) 12.7 in
October 76°F (25°C) 16.4 in Coldest, Wettest
November 76°F (25°C) 11.3 in
December 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in

El Potrero has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in October to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 97.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.4") and February the driest (0.5").

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Schools in El Potrero

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

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

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

Stadiums & Teams in El Potrero

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Airports Near El Potrero

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alonso Valderrama AirportCTDMedium Airport
Ruben Cantu AirportSYPMedium Airport
Aguadulce AirportSmall Airport
Augusto Vergara AirportSmall Airport
Candelaria AirportSmall Airport
El Aguila AirstripSmall Airport
Guillermo Palm Jaén AirportSmall Airport
Ingenio Santa Rosa AirportSmall Airport
La Plantación AirportSmall Airport
Scarlett Martinez International AirportRIHSmall 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 Potrero

What is the population of El Potrero?

El Potrero has a population of 168 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 67.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Potrero?

El Potrero has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 167 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 97.1 inches.

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