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La Pesa, Panama
Panamá Oeste Province · Panama
La Pesa is a small city in Panamá Oeste Province, Panama with a population of 7,773. Elevation: 312 ft (95 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 7,773 |
| Population Density | 25 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.8537°, -79.8246° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Panamá Oeste Province |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 96.2 inches (2,444 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Pesa
La Pesa is a small city in Panama (Panamá Oeste Province) with a population of 7,773. The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet (95 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 96.2 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Area | 314.7 sq mi (814.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.8537°N, 79.8246°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (49 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 49 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 9.0 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 10.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 10.7 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 14.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 14.3 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in |
La Pesa has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 90.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.9") and February the driest (0.8").
Schools in La Pesa
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Virgen de Guadalupe | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near La Pesa
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 Pesa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miraflores Visitors Center | ||||
| Miraflores Visitors Center | ||||
| Museo de La Chorrera |
Libraries in La Pesa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agencia Central Panameña de Publicaciones S.A. | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Lucas Bárcenas | 0.0 | |||||
| BP-Hortensio de Icaza | 0.0 | |||||
| FSU Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FSU Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria La Preferida | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria y Novedades Emilio | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Pesa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadena de Frío de Panamá | |||||
| Cadena de Frío de Panamá | |||||
| Mercado de Frutas | |||||
| Mercado del Marisco | |||||
| Mercado Público | |||||
| Mini Super El Triunfo |
Hotels in La Pesa
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Pesa
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in La Pesa
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in La Pesa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Pesa
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tocumen International Airport | PTY | Large Airport |
| Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport | ONX | Medium Airport |
| Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport | PAC | Medium Airport |
| Aguadulce Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Capt. Alex H. Bosquez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Captain Krish E. Persaud Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chame Mayor Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Coral Lodge Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Aguila Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fernando Eleta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fort Sherman Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guillermo Palm Jaén Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Joya Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mandinga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Panamá Pacífico International Airport | BLB | Small Airport |
| Rio Sidra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San José Island Airport | SIC | Small Airport |
| Scarlett Martinez International Airport | RIH | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in La Pesa
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro Especializado de Medicina Física y Rehabilitación |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Pesa
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| CapillaVirgen de Guadalupe |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Panama
13 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About La Pesa
What is the population of La Pesa?
La Pesa has a population of 7,773 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 314.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Pesa?
La Pesa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 96.2 inches.