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La Cresta, Panama
Panamá Oeste Province · Panama
La Cresta is a small town in Panamá Oeste Province, Panama with a population of 564. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About La Cresta
Bejuco is a corregimiento in Chame District, Panamá Oeste Province, Panama with a population of 5,548 as of 2010. Its population as of 1990 was 3,643; its population as of 2000 was 4,509.
People
Climate
| Population | 564 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.6381°, -79.8803° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Panamá Oeste Province |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 93.0 inches (2,362 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Cresta
La Cresta is a small town in Panama (Panamá Oeste Province) with a population of 564. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 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 93.0 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 | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 485.7 sq mi (1,258.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.6381°N, 79.8803°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 33 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 10.3 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 11.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 11.1 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 14.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 11.6 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
La Cresta has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in December to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 83.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.3") and February the driest (0.4").
Radio Stations near La Cresta
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 Cresta
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de La Chorrera | ||||
| Museo Victoriano Lorenzo | ||||
| Serpentario |
Libraries in La Cresta
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agencia Central Panameña de Publicaciones S.A. | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| BP-Hortensio de Icaza | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria La Preferida | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria y Novedades Emilio | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Cresta
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de Frutas | |||||
| Mercado Público | |||||
| Mini Super El Triunfo |
Stadiums & Teams in La Cresta
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Cresta
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tocumen International Airport | PTY | Large Airport |
| Alonso Valderrama Airport | CTD | Medium Airport |
| Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport | ONX | Medium Airport |
| Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport | PAC | Medium Airport |
| Aguadulce Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Capt. Alex H. Bosquez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Captain Krish E. Persaud Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chame Mayor Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Aguila Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fort Sherman Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guillermo Palm Jaén Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Joya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Panamá Pacífico International Airport | BLB | Small Airport |
| Rio Sidra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Scarlett Martinez International Airport | RIH | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Cresta
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla de La Santa Cruz |
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 Cresta?
La Cresta has a population of 564 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 485.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Cresta?
La Cresta 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 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 93.0 inches.