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La Chorrera, Panama
Panamá Oeste Province · Panama
La Chorrera is a mid-size city in Panamá Oeste Province, Panama with a population of 61,232. Elevation: 230 ft (70 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About La Chorrera
La Chorrera is a city and municipality in central Panama, located about 30 km south-west of Panama City. It is the capital of the province of Panamá Oeste and one of the larger cities in the country and is fond of the phrase "La Bella, Enamoradora y Querendona, La Gran Chorrera", reportedly as a tribute to its beautiful women, kind people, and happy nightlife.
People
Climate
| Population | 61,232 |
| Population Density | 6,990 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.8776°, -79.7801° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Panamá Oeste Province |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 96.2 inches (2,444 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Chorrera
La Chorrera is a mid-size city in Panama (Panamá Oeste Province) with a population of 61,232. The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet (70 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 96.2 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Climate in La Chorrera
La Chorrera has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F). The hottest month is Apr (27.9°C), the coldest is Jan (26.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 2293 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Area | 8.8 sq mi (22.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,990/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.8776°N, 79.7801°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (54 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 54 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 9.0 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 10.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 10.7 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 14.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 14.3 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in |
La Chorrera has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 90.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.9") and February the driest (0.8").
Schools in La Chorrera
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Moisés Castillo Ocaña | - | - | - | - |
| Academia Musical Sobre La Roca | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Estudio Dirigido y Terapia de Lenguaje | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto de Aprendizaje Integral | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Bilingüe Santa Monica | - | - | - | - |
| CDIF Los Pinimos Nueva Generación | - | - | - | - |
| Academia Comercial Hispanoamericana | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Bern Bautista Bilingüe Valle Dorado | - | - | - | - |
| CEBG José María Barranco | - | - | - | - |
| CEBG Leopoldo Castillo | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Episcopal San José | - | - | - | - |
| EcuelaFuente del Chase | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela República de Costa Rica | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Basico General "El Progreso" | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near La Chorrera
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beat Life Panama | 80s, 90s | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Antena 8 100.1 FM | 2000s, 2010s | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Ultra Stereo 98.9 FM | - | AAC 32 kbps | |
| TVN Radio | - | AAC 213 kbps |
Museums in La Chorrera
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biomuseo | ||||
| Biomuseo | ||||
| Casa de la Municipalidad | ||||
| Casa de la Municipalidad | ||||
| Casa Museo Banco Nacional | ||||
| Casa Museo Banco Nacional | ||||
| Fundación Museo Arias Madrid | ||||
| Fundación Museo Arias Madrid | ||||
| Mariposario Metropolitano | ||||
| Mariposario Metropolitano | ||||
| Miraflores Visitors Center | ||||
| Miraflores Visitors Center | ||||
| Museo Afroantillano | ||||
| Museo Afroantillano | ||||
| Museo de Arte Contemporaneo | ||||
| Museo de Arte Contemporaneo | ||||
| Museo de Arte Religioso [Antiguo Convento de Santo Domingo] | ||||
| Museo de Arte Religioso [Antiguo Convento de Santo Domingo] | ||||
| Museo de Ciencias Naturales | ||||
| Museo de Ciencias Naturales | ||||
| Museo de La Chorrera | ||||
| Museo de la cultura democratica | ||||
| Museo de la cultura democratica | ||||
| Museo de la Esmeralda | ||||
| Museo de la Esmeralda | ||||
| Museo de la Libertad | ||||
| Museo de la Libertad | ||||
| Museo de la Mola | ||||
| Museo de la Mola | ||||
| Museo Mercedario | ||||
| Museo Mercedario | ||||
| Panama Canal Museum | ||||
| Panama History Museum | ||||
| Panama History Museum |
Libraries in La Chorrera
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admiralty | 0.0 | |||||
| Agencia Central Panameña de Publicaciones S.A. | 0.0 | |||||
| Bernardo Lombardo | 0.0 | |||||
| Bernardo Lombardo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Eusebio A. Morales | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Interamericana Simón Bolívar | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Justo Arosemena | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Lucas Bárcenas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipial Noris Correa de Sanjur | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipial Noris Correa de Sanjur | 0.0 | |||||
| BP-Hortensio de Icaza | 0.0 | |||||
| FSU Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FSU Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Distexsa | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Distexsa | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Distexsa | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria La Preferida | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria Universitaria | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria y Novedades Emilio | 0.0 | |||||
| Tupper Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Chorrera
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadena de Frío de Panamá | |||||
| Cadena de Frío de Panamá | |||||
| Mercadito de buhonería | |||||
| Mercado de Artesanías de Balboa | |||||
| Mercado del Marisco | |||||
| Mercado El Cruce | |||||
| Mercado Público | |||||
| Mercado Publico San Felipe Neri |
Hotels in La Chorrera
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in La Chorrera
56 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in La Chorrera
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in La Chorrera
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in La Chorrera
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in La Chorrera
20 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in La Chorrera
12 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in La Chorrera
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in La Chorrera
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Chorrera
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in La Chorrera
22 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in La Chorrera
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in La Chorrera
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervecería La Rana Dorada |
Stadiums & Teams in La Chorrera
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio de Balboa | ||
| Estadio Javier Cruz | ||
| Estadio Javier Cruz | ||
| Estadio Juan D. Arosemena | ||
| Estadio Maracaná | ||
| Estadio Nacional Rod Carew | ||
| Estadio Nacional Rod Carew |
Airports Near La Chorrera
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tocumen International Airport | PTY | Large Airport |
| Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport | ONX | Medium Airport |
| Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport | PAC | Medium Airport |
| Capt. Alex H. Bosquez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Captain Krish E. Persaud Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chame Mayor Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Coral Lodge Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Aguila Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fernando Eleta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fort Sherman Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guillermo Palm Jaén Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Joya Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mandinga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Panamá Pacífico International Airport | BLB | Small Airport |
| Raul Arias Espinoza Airport | OTD | Small Airport |
| Rio Sidra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San José Island Airport | SIC | Small Airport |
| Scarlett Martinez International Airport | RIH | Small Airport |
Post Offices in La Chorrera
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correo y Telegrafos Nacionales | |
| West Delivery Express |
Treatment Centers in La Chorrera
18 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro Especializado de Medicina Física y Rehabilitación | ||
| Centro Medico el Nazareno | ||
| Centro Medico Omega | ||
| Centro Medico Omega | ||
| Clinic Carballo | ||
| Clínica | ||
| Clínica Barres | ||
| Clínica Carballo No 2 | ||
| Clínica de los Bomberos | ||
| Clínica Sagrado Corazon de Jesus | ||
| Clinica Sagrado Corazon de Jesus | ||
| Clínica Santa Elena | ||
| Clínica Villarreal | ||
| Clínica Villarreal | ||
| Laboratorio Clinico Fernandez | ||
| Medicina General | ||
| Metroclinic's | ||
| Tecnor Ortopedia |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Chorrera
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla de Santa Teresa | |
| Capilla de Villa Nazareth | |
| Capilla: Virgen de Lourdes Santa Misa | |
| Centro Jerusalem Internacional | |
| Iglesia Adventista Central La Chorrera | |
| Iglesia San Francisco de Paula | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Ministerio de Alabanza y Gloria | |
| Primera Iglesia Bautista de La Chorrera | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová | |
| San José | |
| Templo de Adoración Poder y Gloria de Dios | |
| Universal |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near La Chorrera
3 places within 15 km
- • Playa Chumica
- • Playa Grande
- • Cerro Santa Cruz
🇵🇦 About Panama
Public Holidays in Panama
13 public holidays this year
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What is the population of La Chorrera?
La Chorrera has a population of 61,232 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 6,990 people per square mile, spread across 8.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Chorrera?
La Chorrera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 96.2 inches.