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Lajas de Tolé, Panama

Chiriquí Province · Panama

Lajas de Tolé is a small town in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 235. Elevation: 1,115 ft (340 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

235 Population 8/sq mi density
1,115 ft Elevation 340 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
119.0 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About Lajas de Tolé

Lajas de Tolé is a corregimiento in Tolé District, Chiriquí Province, Panama. It has a land area of 81.3 square kilometres (31.4 sq mi) and had a population of 847 as of 2010, giving it a population density of 10.4 inhabitants per square kilometre (27/sq mi). Its population as of 1990 was 906; its population as of 2000 was 850.

People

Population235
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain119.0 in/yr
Sunny Days151/yr
Elevation1,115 ft (340 m)
Population235
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation1,115 ft (340 m)
Coordinates8.1699°, -81.6965°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceChiriquí Province
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation119.0 inches (3,022 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lajas de Tolé

Lajas de Tolé is a small town in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 235. The city sits at an elevation of 1,115 feet (340 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 119.0 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Lajas de Tolé has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 151 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 119.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,115 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above Panama avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days151 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,115 ft (340 m)
Area29.1 sq mi (75.4 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates8.1699°N, 81.6965°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 119.0"
213% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 20.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

561 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 28, 2025.

Jul 21, 2021 71 km S of Burica, Panama M6.7 147 km
May 13, 2014 110 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 126 km
Jul 31, 2002 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 124 km
Apr 4, 2023 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 97 km
May 18, 1992 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 105 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 121 km
Apr 11, 2003 124 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.2 146 km
Aug 25, 2001 45 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.1 132 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 89 km
Feb 4, 2004 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama M6.1 132 km
May 12, 2019 1 km W of Breñón, Panama M6.0 135 km
Feb 28, 1995 south of Panama M6.0 134 km
Aug 7, 2002 20 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.0 137 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 75 km
May 1, 2006 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama M5.9 131 km
Jun 30, 2005 3 km W of Progreso, Panama M5.9 133 km
Nov 17, 1998 41 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M5.9 132 km
Aug 26, 2024 83 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.8 101 km
Aug 3, 2002 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.8 124 km
Jul 15, 2020 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.8 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m 90 km
1962 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m 118 km
1854 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Eruption + Earthquake 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (174 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 1.2 in
February 79°F (26°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 1.4 in
April 81°F (27°C) 5.3 in Warmest
May 80°F (27°C) 13.7 in
June 79°F (26°C) 12.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 12.4 in
August 79°F (26°C) 15.1 in
September 78°F (25°C) 16.1 in
October 78°F (25°C) 20.9 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 14.9 in Coldest
December 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in

Lajas de Tolé has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in November to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 119.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (20.9") and February the driest (1.1").

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Airports Near Lajas de Tolé

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Enrique Malek International AirportDAVMedium Airport
Coiba AirportSmall Airport
Coibito Landing AirstripSmall Airport
La Plantación AirportSmall Airport
Pixvae AirstripSmall 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 Lajas de Tolé

What is the population of Lajas de Tolé?

Lajas de Tolé has a population of 235 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 29.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lajas de Tolé?

Lajas de Tolé has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 151 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 119.0 inches.

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