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El Tejar, Panama
Chiriquí Province · Panama
El Tejar is a small town in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 267. Elevation: 194 ft (59 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Tejar
El Tejar is a corregimiento in Alanje District, Chiriquí Province, Panama. It has a land area of 35.4 square kilometres (13.7 sq mi) and had a population of 2,113 as of 2023, giving it a population density of 59.7 inhabitants per square kilometre (155/sq mi). Its population as of 2010 was 1,961; its population as of 2000 was 1,507.
People
Climate
| Population | 267 |
| Population Density | 9 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.4319°, -82.5691° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Chiriquí Province |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 126.5 inches (3,214 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Tejar
El Tejar is a small town in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 267. The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet (59 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 126.5 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.6°F |
| 44% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Area | 29.8 sq mi (77.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.4319°N, 82.5691°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1991 | LIMON, PANDORA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 90 | 150 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 144 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 49 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 76 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 64 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 52 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 48 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 13.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 13.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 11.2 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 13.5 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 14.4 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 24.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 12.2 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 4.7 in |
El Tejar has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 117.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (24.2") and February the driest (1.9").
Schools in El Tejar
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Educativo Básico General La Pita | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near El Tejar
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHT FM 107.7 | entretenimiento, musica | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in El Tejar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiguo Museo José Domingo de Obaldia | ||||
| Fort David | ||||
| Fundación Cultural Gallegos | ||||
| Museo al Ferrocarril | ||||
| Museo del Barrio y Antigüedades La Casona |
Libraries in El Tejar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca FCA | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Las Lomas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Octavio Méndez Pereira | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Santiago Anguizola Delgado | 0.0 | |||||
| Doctor Victor Levi Lasso | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Tejar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hbo Quick | |||||
| Mercadito La Bendición | |||||
| Mercadito Octavo Este | |||||
| Mercadito Zuny | |||||
| Mercado del Marisco | |||||
| Mercado Público | |||||
| Mercado Público | |||||
| Mercado Público Cadena de Frío | |||||
| Ventas La Solución |
Stadiums & Teams in El Tejar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Tejar
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Coto 47 Airport | OTR | Medium Airport |
| Enrique Malek International Airport | DAV | Medium Airport |
| Golfito Airport | GLF | Medium Airport |
| Puerto Jimenez Airport | PJM | Medium Airport |
| Alvaro Berroa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cangrejo Verde Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 63 (Coto 63) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Blanco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Ceiba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Fátima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cabezona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Laurel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Potrero Grande Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto Armuelles Airport | AML | Small Airport |
| Punta Banco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho del Mar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Salama Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Vito de Java Airport | TOO | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of El Tejar?
El Tejar has a population of 267 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 29.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Tejar?
El Tejar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 126.5 inches.