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La Esperanza, Panama
Chiriquí Province · Panama
La Esperanza is a small town in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 1,890. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 1,890 |
| Population Density | 33 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.4061°, -82.7901° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Chiriquí Province |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 122.6 inches (3,113 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Esperanza
La Esperanza is a small town in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 1,890. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 122.6 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 142 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 56.7 sq mi (146.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.4061°N, 82.7901°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 | 146 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 55 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 56 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 45 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 134 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 44 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 25 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 124 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 13.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 13.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 12.4 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 14.3 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 14.5 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 22.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 14.3 in | Coldest |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 5.1 in |
La Esperanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in November to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 122.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (22.1") and February the driest (1.8").
Schools in La Esperanza
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Educativo Básico General La Esperanza | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near La Esperanza
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHT FM 107.7 | entretenimiento, musica | MP3 96 kbps |
Libraries in La Esperanza
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Farmacia Herrera | 0.0 | |||||
| Generosa Valdés | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Esperanza
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadito La Bendición | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Corredores | |||||
| Mercado Público | |||||
| Refrescos Enil |
Gas Stations in La Esperanza
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in La Esperanza
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Esperanza
22 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 |
| Palmar Sur Airport | PMZ | Medium Airport |
| Puerto Jimenez Airport | PJM | Medium Airport |
| Alvaro Berroa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cangrejo Verde Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Carate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dieciocho Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 10 / Nuevo Palmar Sur 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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Public Holidays in Panama
13 public holidays this year
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What is the population of La Esperanza?
La Esperanza has a population of 1,890 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 56.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Esperanza?
La Esperanza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 142 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 122.6 inches.