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La Mesa, Panama

Panamá · Panama

La Mesa is a small town in Panamá, Panama with a population of 1,448. Elevation: 354 ft (108 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

1,448 Population 18/sq mi density
354 ft Elevation 108 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
84.2 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About La Mesa

Los Lotes is a town in the Panamá Province of Panama.

People

Population1,448
Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain84.2 in/yr
Sunny Days319/yr
Elevation354 ft (108 m)
Population1,448
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation354 ft (108 m)
Coordinates9.1757°, -79.2724°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvincePanamá
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation84.2 inches (2,137 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Mesa

La Mesa is a small town in Panama (Panamá) with a population of 1,448. The city sits at an elevation of 354 feet (108 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 84.2 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

La Mesa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 319 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 84.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 354 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above Panama avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation354 ft (108 m)
Area79.4 sq mi (205.6 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates9.1757°N, 79.2724°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.2"
121% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 14.29"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

147 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 5, 2025.

Feb 26, 2000 7 km SE of Narganá, Panama M6.1 85 km
Jul 4, 2009 4 km NNW of El Porvenir, Panama M6.1 57 km
Aug 29, 2023 56 km NNE of Narganá, Panama M5.5 123 km
Aug 13, 2003 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama M5.4 76 km
Mar 16, 2002 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama M5.3 39 km
Jul 6, 2009 4 km NW of El Porvenir, Panama M5.3 56 km
May 1, 2021 17 km NNE of Santa Isabel, Panama M5.1 59 km
May 3, 2023 9 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M5.0 83 km
Mar 3, 2022 61 km N of Narganá, Panama M5.0 121 km
Oct 28, 2003 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama M4.8 118 km
Nov 11, 1990 43 km NNE of Narganá, Panama M4.8 114 km
May 4, 2017 15 km NW of Playón Chico, Panama M4.8 105 km
Nov 6, 1999 27 km N of Narganá, Panama M4.7 91 km
Apr 9, 1994 15 km SE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 87 km
Sep 9, 1993 34 km NE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 115 km
Aug 22, 2004 10 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 80 km
Sep 24, 1991 12 km E of Narganá, Panama M4.7 93 km
Feb 20, 2017 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama M4.7 98 km
Mar 7, 2012 9 km N of Tubualá, Panama M4.6 54 km
Feb 9, 2011 9 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama M4.6 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
1996 Cesar Category 1 271 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 3 215 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1882 SAN BLAS ARCHIPELAGO Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 100 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (119 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 119 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 2.6 in
February 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in
March 78°F (26°C) 1.0 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in
May 78°F (26°C) 13.2 in
June 77°F (25°C) 12.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 10.0 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 11.7 in
September 76°F (24°C) 12.3 in
October 76°F (24°C) 14.3 in Wettest
November 75°F (24°C) 14.1 in Coldest
December 75°F (24°C) 6.7 in

La Mesa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in November to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 103.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.3") and March the driest (1.0").

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Schools in La Mesa

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
C.E.B.G. La Mesa
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Radio Stations near La Mesa

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 Mesa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de la Plaza Mayor
Museo de la Plaza Mayor
Museo de la Plaza Mayor

Libraries in La Mesa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblionet Ismael Villar, San Martin0.0
Biblionet Parque Lefevre Miguel A. Ordoñez0.0
Biblionet Parque Lefevre Miguel A. Ordoñez0.0
Biblionet Parque Lefevre Miguel A. Ordoñez0.0
Biblionet Rosa María Jaen Del Castillo, San Martin0.0
Biblioteca Nacional Ernesto J. Castillero0.0
Biblioteca Universidad Latina0.0
Biblioteca Universidad Latina0.0
Biblioteca Universidad Latina0.0
Bilioteca Municipal Jose Gabriel Duque0.0

Farmers Markets in La Mesa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feria libre
Feria libre
Feria libre
Mercado de Artesanía
Mercado Municipal de Pacora
Mercado Urbano
Plaza Panamericana

Hotels in La Mesa

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Placita del Este

Restaurants in La Mesa

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Yunta Steak House

Breweries in La Mesa

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
El Perico Mañoso Brewing Co

Stadiums & Teams in La Mesa

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Bernardo "Candela" Gil
Estadio Bernardo "Candela" Gil
Estadio Futuras Promesas
Estadio Futuras Promesas
Estadio Municipal Andy Alonso
Estadio Municipal Andy Alonso
Estadio Olímpico Rommel Fernández Gutiérrez
Estadio Olímpico Rommel Fernández Gutiérrez

Airports Near La Mesa

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tocumen International AirportPTYLarge Airport
Enrique Adolfo Jimenez AirportONXMedium Airport
Marcos A. Gelabert International AirportPACMedium Airport
Capt. Alex H. Bosquez AirportSmall Airport
Captain Krish E. Persaud AirportSmall Airport
Cartí AirportCTESmall Airport
Chame Mayor AirportSmall Airport
Coral Lodge AirportSmall Airport
Corazón de Jesús AirportCZJSmall Airport
Fort Sherman AirportSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
Mandinga AirportSmall Airport
Nusatupo AirportSmall Airport
Panamá Pacífico International AirportBLBSmall Airport
Raul Arias Espinoza AirportOTDSmall Airport
Río Azúcar AirportSmall Airport
Rio Sidra AirportSmall Airport
San Miguel AirportNMGSmall Airport
Viveros Island AirportIVISmall Airport

Treatment Centers in La Mesa

38 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro De Diagnóstico Pediátrico
Centro De Diagnóstico Pediátrico
Centro de Salud de Pedregal
Centro de Salud Las Mañanitas
Centro Médico
Centro Medico Andalucía
Centro Medico Andalucía
Centro Medico Atlantico
Centro Medico Atlantico
Centro Médico Nazareth
Centro Médico Nazareth
Centro Medico Santa Isabel
Centro Medico Santa Isabel
Clínica Arango Orillac
Clínica Arango Orillac
Clínica de Heridas
Clínica de Piel
Clínica de Piel
Clinica de plaza Tocumen
Clinica Imagen Dento Facial San Fenando
Clinica Imagen Dento Facial San Fenando
Clínica Villa Zaita
Consulta Externa Pediátrica
Consulta Externa Pediátrica
Doctor Integral
Doctor Integral
Feet & Shoes
Feet & Shoes
IVI Panama
IVI Panama
Laboratorios Clinicos de Sedas, S.A.
Laboratorios Clinicos de Sedas, S.A.
Laser Clinical Laboratory
Laser Clinical Laboratory
Passenger Clinic
Policentro MINSA - Chepo
Policlínica General y Especializada
Policlínica General y Especializada

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Mesa

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
iglesia
Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día De La Mesa
Iglesia Cuadrangular
Iglesia El Buen Pastor
Iglesia Yehva Sebaot
Momiviento Misionero mundial
Virgen del Carmen

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 1,448 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 79.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Mesa?

La Mesa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 84.2 inches.

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