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La Arena, Panama
Herrera Province · Panama
La Arena is a small city in Herrera Province, Panama with a population of 7,175. Elevation: 115 ft (35 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
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About La Arena
Chitré is the capital of the Panamanian province of Herrera. Located in the northeast of the Azuero Peninsula, the district of Chitré has a population of 60,500 inhabitants. At present, approximately 100,000 inhabitants live in the metropolitan area of the city of Chitre, including the small towns of La Villa de Los Santos, Pesé, Parita and other towns. This city is the main commercial hub of the Azuero region and one of the most important cities in the country.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,175 |
| Population Density | 581 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.9694°, -80.4615° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Herrera Province |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 84.4 inches (2,144 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Arena
La Arena is a small city in Panama (Herrera Province) with a population of 7,175. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet (35 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 84.4 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.1°F |
| 48% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 12.4 sq mi (32.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 581/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.9694°N, 80.4615°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (75 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 12.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 9.8 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 2.5 in |
La Arena has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 64.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.8") and February the driest (0.2").
Schools in La Arena
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro de Formación Integral Bilingüe de Azuero Papá Francisco | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near La Arena
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flow 92.7 FM | hits, latino | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Museums in La Arena
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa del Presidente Belisario Porras en Finca Pausilipo | ||||
| Museo de Chitre | ||||
| museo de la villa de los santos | ||||
| Museo Manuel Fernando Zárate | ||||
| Museum Belisario Porras |
Libraries in La Arena
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Publica de Chitre | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Arena
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Publico |
Hotels in La Arena
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in La Arena
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Arena
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in La Arena
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in La Arena
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Arena
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alonso Valderrama Airport | CTD | Medium Airport |
| Ruben Cantu Airport | SYP | Medium Airport |
| Aguadulce Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Arenas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Augusto Vergara Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Candelaria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Capt. J. Montenegro Airport | PDM | Small Airport |
| Captain Krish E. Persaud Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chame Mayor Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Aguila Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Guillermo Palm Jaén Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Santa Rosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Plantación Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Scarlett Martinez International Airport | RIH | Small Airport |
| Tonosí Airport | — | 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 La Arena?
La Arena has a population of 7,175 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 581 people per square mile, spread across 12.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Arena?
La Arena has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 84.4 inches.