La Esmeralda, Panama
Panamá · Panama
La Esmeralda is a small town in Panamá, Panama with a population of 524. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 524 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.2682°, -78.9246° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Panamá |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 87.4 inches (2,221 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Esmeralda
La Esmeralda is a small town in Panama (Panamá) with a population of 524. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.4 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.1°F |
| 48% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 500.5 sq mi (1,296.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.2682°N, 78.9246°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (141 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 11.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 11.3 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 13.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 12.8 in | Coldest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in |
La Esmeralda has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in November to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 87.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.8") and February the driest (0.3").
Schools in La Esmeralda
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela La Esmeralda | - | - | - | - |
Airports Near La Esmeralda
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport | PAC | Medium Airport |
| Bahia Piña Airport | BFQ | Small Airport |
| Fernando Eleta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Garachiné Airport | GHE | Small Airport |
| Panamá Pacífico International Airport | BLB | Small Airport |
| Punta Cocos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Punta Patiño Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Raul Arias Espinoza Airport | OTD | Small Airport |
| Sambú Airport | SAX | Small Airport |
| San José Island Airport | SIC | Small Airport |
| San Miguel Airport | NMG | Small Airport |
| Viveros Island Airport | IVI | Small Airport |
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Shipwrecks Near La Esmeralda
1 documented shipwrecks found near La Esmeralda.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sub Marine Explorer | - | A submersible that was used for harvesting oysters and pearls in the Pearl Islands, until it was abandoned in 1869. |
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Public Holidays in Panama
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What is the population of La Esmeralda?
La Esmeralda has a population of 524 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 500.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Esmeralda?
La Esmeralda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 87.4 inches.
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