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La Mesa, Panama

Los Santos Province · Panama

La Mesa is a small town in Los Santos Province, Panama with a population of 392. Elevation: 584 ft (178 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

392 Population 2/sq mi density
584 ft Elevation 178 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
101.8 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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People

Population392
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain101.8 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Population392
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Coordinates7.6616°, -80.6190°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceLos Santos Province
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation101.8 inches (2,586 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Mesa

La Mesa is a small town in Panama (Los Santos Province) with a population of 392. The city sits at an elevation of 584 feet (178 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 101.8 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

La Mesa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 294 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 101.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 584 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average75.2°F
39% above Panama avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Area218.6 sq mi (566.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates7.6616°N, 80.6190°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 101.8"
168% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 14.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

110 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.8 on Feb 6, 2024.

Jul 15, 2020 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.8 144 km
Jan 27, 2018 47 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M5.7 112 km
Feb 1, 2003 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.6 134 km
Jan 31, 2018 53 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M5.6 117 km
Jul 14, 2001 30 km SSE of Pedasí, Panama M5.3 87 km
Jun 13, 2018 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama M5.2 27 km
Jul 31, 2000 52 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama M5.2 119 km
Jan 31, 2018 38 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama M5.2 106 km
Jul 14, 2001 37 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M5.1 100 km
Jan 29, 2018 58 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama M5.0 124 km
May 27, 2011 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama M4.9 19 km
May 18, 2012 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama M4.9 42 km
Apr 21, 2020 12 km SSW of Arenas, Panama M4.8 54 km
Feb 12, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 132 km
Feb 6, 2024 11 km S of La Tronosa, Panama M4.8 37 km
Mar 24, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 138 km
Mar 28, 2022 5 km NNW of La Tronosa, Panama M4.7 20 km
Apr 29, 2002 51 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M4.7 114 km
May 14, 2002 88 km SSW of Río Grande, Panama M4.7 145 km
Mar 1, 2003 67 km WSW of Arenas, Panama M4.7 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (114 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 114 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 0.9 in Warmest
April 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in
May 78°F (26°C) 11.1 in
June 79°F (26°C) 12.2 in
July 75°F (24°C) 7.7 in
August 77°F (25°C) 10.6 in
September 77°F (25°C) 13.4 in
October 76°F (25°C) 14.8 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 10.5 in
December 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in

La Mesa has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in January to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 88.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.8") and February the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near La Mesa

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Flow 92.7 FM hits, latino AAC+ 128 kbps
Original Stereo 90.7 FM MP3 256 kbps

Airports Near La Mesa

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alonso Valderrama AirportCTDMedium Airport
Ruben Cantu AirportSYPMedium Airport
Aguadulce AirportSmall Airport
Arenas AirportSmall Airport
Augusto Vergara AirportSmall Airport
Candelaria AirportSmall Airport
Capt. J. Montenegro AirportPDMSmall Airport
El Aguila AirstripSmall Airport
Ingenio Santa Rosa AirportSmall Airport
La Plantación AirportSmall Airport
Scarlett Martinez International AirportRIHSmall Airport
Tonosí AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Panama

🇵🇦 About Panama

Capital Panama City
Population 4,176,873
Area 78,200 km²
GDP (USD) $83,812,155,244
GDP per capita $18,797
HDI 0.820
Life expectancy 79.6 years
Internet users 68.6%
Urban population 65.9%
Currency PAB (Balboa)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +507
TLD .pa
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Panama

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 9 Martyr's Day Martyr's Day
Feb 16 Carnival Carnival
Feb 17 Carnival Carnival
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Separation Day Separation Day
Nov 4 Flag Day Flag Day
Nov 5 Colon Day Colón Day
Nov 10 Shout in Villa de los Santos Shout in Villa de los Santos
Nov 28 Independence Day Independence Day
Dec 8 Mother's Day Mother's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About La Mesa

What is the population of La Mesa?

La Mesa has a population of 392 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 218.6 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 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 101.8 inches.

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