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La Mesa, Panama
Bocas del Toro Province · Panama
La Mesa is a small town in Bocas del Toro Province, Panama with a population of 1,235. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About La Mesa
Finca Cincuenta y Uno is a town in the Bocas del Toro Province of Panama.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,235 |
| Population Density | 19 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.4959°, -82.6753° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Bocas del Toro Province |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 120.8 inches (3,069 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Mesa
La Mesa is a small town in Panama (Bocas del Toro Province) with a population of 1,235. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 120.8 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.8°F |
| 39% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 117 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 65.2 sq mi (168.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.4959°N, 82.6753°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 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 | 48 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 75 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 106 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 102 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 140 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 36 km |
| 1798 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 82 km |
| 1746 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 82 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (133 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 133 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 140 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 172 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 8.6 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | Driest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 11.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 11.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 11.7 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 11.9 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 11.0 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 12.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 10.9 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 11.3 in | Coldest |
La Mesa has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 73°F in December to 77°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 120.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.3") and February the driest (5.8").
Schools in La Mesa
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.E.B.G Mariano Thomas | — | — | — | — |
| C.E.B.G Bisira N°3 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near La Mesa
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Casino 98.3FM (CR) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Casino (CR) | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in La Mesa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo del Cacao - Cocoa Trails |
Farmers Markets in La Mesa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asociación Agroindustrial de Productores de Cacao | |||||
| Mercado Internacional de Sixaola | |||||
| Saturday feria | |||||
| shopping |
Breweries in La Mesa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BriBri Springs Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in La Mesa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Mesa
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport | BOC | Medium Airport |
| Buenos Aires Airport | BAI | Medium Airport |
| Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport | CHX | Medium Airport |
| Limón International Airport | LIO | Medium Airport |
| Alvaro Berroa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Amubri Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bataan (Monte Libano) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Deborah Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Don Diego Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 32 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 45 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 67 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pandora Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Potrero Grande Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Salama Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Vito de Java Airport | TOO | Small Airport |
| Shiroles Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sixaola Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Panama
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What is the population of La Mesa?
La Mesa has a population of 1,235 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 65.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Mesa?
La Mesa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 117 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 120.8 inches.