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La Pita, Panama
Panamá Oeste Province · Panama
La Pita is a small town in Panamá Oeste Province, Panama with a population of 608. Elevation: 312 ft (95 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About La Pita
La Pita is an emerald mine located in the western belt of the Colombian emerald mining area. It is owned and operated by the Colombian company, Zuliana De Esmeraldas Ltda.
People
Climate
| Population | 608 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.8150°, -79.8465° |
| 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 Pita
La Pita is a small town in Panama (Panamá Oeste Province) with a population of 608. 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 | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.8150°N, 79.8465°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (44 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 44 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 11.1 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 11.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 10.5 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 11.7 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 15.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 12.6 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 5.4 in |
La Pita has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 93.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.0") and March the driest (0.8").
Radio Stations near La Pita
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 Pita
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de La Chorrera |
Libraries in La Pita
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agencia Central Panameña de Publicaciones S.A. | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Lucas Bárcenas | 0.0 | |||||
| BP-Hortensio de Icaza | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria La Preferida | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria y Novedades Emilio | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Pita
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de Frutas | |||||
| Mercado del Marisco | |||||
| Mercado Público | |||||
| Mini Super El Triunfo |
Stadiums & Teams in La Pita
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Pita
16 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 |
| Panamá Pacífico International Airport | BLB | Small Airport |
| Rio Sidra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Scarlett Martinez International Airport | RIH | Small Airport |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About La Pita
What is the population of La Pita?
La Pita has a population of 608 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 314.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Pita?
La Pita 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.