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Lajero, Panama

Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca · Panama

Lajero is a small town in Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca, Panama with a population of 617. Elevation: 787 ft (240 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

617 Population 3/sq mi density
787 ft Elevation 240 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
119.0 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About Lajero

Lajero is a corregimiento in Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca in the Republic of Panama.

People

Population617
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain119.0 in/yr
Sunny Days151/yr
Elevation787 ft (240 m)
Population617
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation787 ft (240 m)
Coordinates8.2900°, -81.7701°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceNgöbe-Buglé Comarca
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 Lajero

Lajero is a small town in Panama (Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca) with a population of 617. The city sits at an elevation of 787 feet (240 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.

Lajero 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 787 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

Elevation787 ft (240 m)
Area250.1 sq mi (647.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates8.2900°N, 81.7701°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

594 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 M6.7 149 km
Jul 31, 2002 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 120 km
May 13, 2014 110 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 134 km
May 18, 1992 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 111 km
Apr 4, 2023 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 102 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 110 km
Aug 25, 2001 45 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.1 132 km
Feb 4, 2004 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama M6.1 122 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 90 km
Feb 28, 1995 south of Panama M6.0 146 km
May 12, 2019 1 km W of Breñón, Panama M6.0 122 km
Aug 7, 2002 20 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.0 133 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 74 km
Jun 30, 2005 3 km W of Progreso, Panama M5.9 123 km
May 1, 2006 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama M5.9 123 km
Nov 17, 1998 41 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M5.9 131 km
Aug 3, 2002 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.8 116 km
Aug 26, 2024 83 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.8 107 km
Jul 15, 2020 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.8 93 km
Jan 29, 2021 12 km SW of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.7 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1916 BOCAS DEL TORO Earthquake 1.3 m 148 km
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m 87 km
1962 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m 113 km
1854 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Eruption + Earthquake 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (179 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 179 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

Lajero 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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Schools in Lajero

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Educativo Básico General Lajero Abajo
Centro Educativo Básico General Lajero Arriba
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Clinics in Lajero

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud

Airports Near Lajero

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Enrique Malek International AirportDAVMedium Airport
Coibito Landing AirstripSmall Airport
La Cabezona AirportSmall Airport
Pixvae AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Panama
Area
16.3 km² (6.3 mi²)

🇵🇦 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 Lajero

What is the population of Lajero?

Lajero has a population of 617 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 250.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lajero?

Lajero 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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