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Las Cruces, Panama

Los Santos Province · Panama

Las Cruces is a small town in Los Santos Province, Panama with a population of 823. Elevation: 236 ft (72 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

823 Population 4/sq mi density
236 ft Elevation 72 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
84.4 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About Las Cruces

Llano Abajo is a corregimiento in Guararé District, Los Santos Province, Panama with a population of 550 as of 2010. Its population as of 1990 was 898; its population as of 2000 was 511.

People

Population823
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain84.4 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Population823
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Coordinates7.8272°, -80.4297°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceLos Santos Province
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation84.4 inches (2,144 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Las Cruces

Las Cruces is a small town in Panama (Los Santos Province) with a population of 823. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet (72 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 84.4 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Las Cruces has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 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 84.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above Panama avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Area218.6 sq mi (566.1 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates7.8272°N, 80.4297°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.4"
122% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.99"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

106 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.8 on Feb 6, 2024.

Jan 27, 2018 47 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M5.7 103 km
Jan 31, 2018 53 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M5.6 109 km
Jul 14, 2001 30 km SSE of Pedasí, Panama M5.3 83 km
Jun 13, 2018 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama M5.2 47 km
Jan 31, 2018 38 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama M5.2 93 km
Jul 31, 2000 52 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama M5.2 107 km
Jul 14, 2001 37 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M5.1 93 km
Jan 29, 2018 58 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama M5.0 113 km
May 27, 2011 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama M4.9 35 km
May 18, 2012 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama M4.9 65 km
Feb 6, 2024 11 km S of La Tronosa, Panama M4.8 58 km
Apr 21, 2020 12 km SSW of Arenas, Panama M4.8 81 km
Feb 20, 2017 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama M4.7 140 km
Mar 1, 2003 67 km WSW of Arenas, Panama M4.7 136 km
Mar 28, 2022 5 km NNW of La Tronosa, Panama M4.7 43 km
Apr 29, 2002 51 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M4.7 106 km
Apr 1, 2011 74 km SW of Arenas, Panama M4.6 144 km
Jan 25, 1996 25 km ESE of Cambutal, Panama M4.6 77 km
Apr 18, 2012 10 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama M4.6 44 km
Jun 23, 2019 34 km WSW of La Loma, Panama M4.6 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (89 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 89 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in
February 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 0.5 in Warmest
April 82°F (28°C) 1.6 in
May 81°F (27°C) 5.6 in
June 80°F (26°C) 8.6 in
July 80°F (27°C) 6.6 in
August 79°F (26°C) 7.9 in
September 79°F (26°C) 9.3 in
October 78°F (26°C) 13.0 in Coldest, Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 10.0 in
December 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in

Las Cruces has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in October to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 67.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.0") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Las Cruces

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Flow 92.7 FM hits, latino AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Las Cruces

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa del Presidente Belisario Porras en Finca Pausilipo
Museo de Chitre
museo de la villa de los santos
Museo Manuel Fernando Zárate
Museum Belisario Porras

Libraries in Las Cruces

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Publica de Chitre0.0

Farmers Markets in Las Cruces

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Publico

Stadiums & Teams in Las Cruces

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Las Cruces

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alonso Valderrama AirportCTDMedium Airport
Ruben Cantu AirportSYPMedium Airport
Aguadulce AirportSmall Airport
Arenas AirportSmall Airport
Augusto Vergara AirportSmall Airport
Candelaria AirportSmall Airport
Capt. J. Montenegro AirportPDMSmall Airport
El Aguila AirstripSmall Airport
Guillermo Palm Jaén AirportSmall Airport
Ingenio Santa Rosa AirportSmall Airport
La Plantación AirportSmall Airport
Scarlett Martinez International AirportRIHSmall Airport
Tonosí AirportSmall 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 Las Cruces

What is the population of Las Cruces?

Las Cruces has a population of 823 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 218.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Las Cruces?

Las Cruces has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 84.4 inches.

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