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Las Cumbres, Panama

Panamá · Panama

Las Cumbres is a mid-size city in Panamá, Panama with a population of 69,102. Elevation: 305 ft (93 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

69,102 Population 5,011/sq mi density
305 ft Elevation 93 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
84.2 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About Las Cumbres

Las Cumbres is a corregimiento in Panamá District, Panamá Province, Panama with a population of 32,867 as of 2010. Its population as of 1990 was 56,547; its population as of 2000 was 92,519. Neighborhoods in this sector include Villa Campestre, El Lago, Las Cumbrecitas, Las Glorietas, San Andrés, Altavista, El Rocio, Las Lajas, Gonzalillo, Villa Grecia and Colonial Las Cumbres.
Las Cumbres is a rural community North of Panama City, developed by businessman Louis Martinz in the 1950s. It is at 1,050 feet (320 m) average altitude, giving the neighborhood a more temperate, cooler environment. Two lakes were constructed for recreation and selective water supply. The neighborhood evolved with middle-class families, to include many prominent members of Panamanian society such as scientists, doctors, engineers, businesspersons, and politicians. The community has been encroached by poverty-stricken neighborhoods, losing some of the charm. The Las Cumbres community still maintains much of its original charm and attractions.

People

Population69,102
Density5,011/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain84.2 in/yr
Sunny Days319/yr
Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Population69,102
Population Density5,011 / sq mi
Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Coordinates9.0921°, -79.5390°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvincePanamá
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation84.2 inches (2,137 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Las Cumbres

Las Cumbres is a mid-size city in Panama (Panamá) with a population of 69,102. The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet (93 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 84.2 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Climate in Las Cumbres

Las Cumbres has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (28.3°C), the coldest is Jan (26.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 2342 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.9°C / 80°F 23.8° / 30.7° 28.7
Feb 27.1°C / 81°F 23.7° / 31.5° 15.5
Mar 27.7°C / 82°F 24.2° / 32.5° 40.6
Apr 28.3°C / 83°F 25.1° / 32.6° 159.8
May 28.2°C / 83°F 25.6° / 31.9° 264.3
Jun 27.8°C / 82°F 25.5° / 30.8° 257.4
Jul 27.7°C / 82°F 25.4° / 30.7° 248.0
Aug 27.6°C / 82°F 25° / 30.4° 261.7
Sep 27.7°C / 82°F 25.1° / 30.7° 305.3
Oct 27.4°C / 81°F 25° / 30.6° 325.5
Nov 27.1°C / 81°F 24.4° / 30.3° 326.4
Dec 27.3°C / 81°F 24.8° / 30.4° 108.7
Las Cumbres has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 319 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 84.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above Panama avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Area13.8 sq mi (35.7 km²)
Population Density5,011/sq mi
Coordinates9.0921°N, 79.5390°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.2"
121% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 14.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

139 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 5, 2025.

Feb 26, 2000 7 km SE of Narganá, Panama M6.1 116 km
Jul 4, 2009 4 km NNW of El Porvenir, Panama M6.1 84 km
Aug 13, 2003 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama M5.4 53 km
Mar 16, 2002 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama M5.3 65 km
Jul 6, 2009 4 km NW of El Porvenir, Panama M5.3 82 km
May 1, 2021 17 km NNE of Santa Isabel, Panama M5.1 79 km
Mar 3, 2022 61 km N of Narganá, Panama M5.0 148 km
May 3, 2023 9 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M5.0 114 km
Oct 28, 2003 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama M4.8 95 km
Nov 11, 1990 43 km NNE of Narganá, Panama M4.8 143 km
May 4, 2017 15 km NW of Playón Chico, Panama M4.8 136 km
Sep 9, 1993 34 km NE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 145 km
Aug 22, 2004 10 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 111 km
Nov 6, 1999 27 km N of Narganá, Panama M4.7 120 km
Apr 9, 1994 15 km SE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 118 km
Sep 24, 1991 12 km E of Narganá, Panama M4.7 123 km
Feb 20, 2017 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama M4.7 94 km
Mar 7, 2012 9 km N of Tubualá, Panama M4.6 79 km
Feb 9, 2011 9 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama M4.6 63 km
Sep 22, 2013 33 km NW of Portobelo, Panama M4.5 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Otto Category 2 290 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 279 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 3 223 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1882 SAN BLAS ARCHIPELAGO Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 100 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (90 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 90 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 1.8 in
February 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.6 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 10.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 11.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 9.8 in
August 79°F (26°C) 10.3 in
September 78°F (26°C) 11.2 in
October 78°F (26°C) 14.5 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 13.7 in Coldest
December 78°F (26°C) 6.5 in

Las Cumbres has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in November to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 94.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.5") and February the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Las Cumbres

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela República de la India
C.E.B.G. Santa Librada Rural
Escuela República Arabe de Egipto
Escuela Juan José Amado
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Radio Stations near Las Cumbres

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 Las Cumbres

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Biomuseo
Biomuseo
Casa de la Municipalidad
Casa de la Municipalidad
Casa Museo Banco Nacional
Casa Museo Banco Nacional
Centro de Exhibiciones Marinas
Centro de Exhibiciones Marinas
Explora
Explora
Explora
Fundación Museo Arias Madrid
Fundación Museo Arias Madrid
Mariposario Metropolitano
Mariposario Metropolitano
Miraflores Visitors Center
Miraflores Visitors Center
Museo Afroantillano
Museo Afroantillano
Museo de Arte Contemporaneo
Museo de Arte Contemporaneo
Museo de Arte Religioso [Antiguo Convento de Santo Domingo]
Museo de Arte Religioso [Antiguo Convento de Santo Domingo]
Museo de Ciencias Naturales
Museo de Ciencias Naturales
Museo de La Chorrera
Museo de la cultura democratica
Museo de la cultura democratica
Museo de la Esmeralda
Museo de la Esmeralda
Museo de la Libertad
Museo de la Libertad
Museo de la Mola
Museo de la Mola
Museo de la Plaza Mayor
Museo de la Plaza Mayor
Museo de la Plaza Mayor
Museo Mercedario
Museo Mercedario
Panama Canal Museum
Panama History Museum
Panama History Museum

Libraries in Las Cumbres

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Admiralty0.0
Agencia Central Panameña de Publicaciones S.A.0.0
Bernardo Lombardo0.0
Bernardo Lombardo0.0
Biblionet Parque Lefevre Miguel A. Ordoñez0.0
Biblionet Parque Lefevre Miguel A. Ordoñez0.0
Biblionet Parque Lefevre Miguel A. Ordoñez0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Eusebio A. Morales0.0
Biblioteca Interamericana Simón Bolívar0.0
Biblioteca Justo Arosemena0.0
Biblioteca Lucas Bárcenas0.0
Biblioteca Municipial Noris Correa de Sanjur0.0
Biblioteca Municipial Noris Correa de Sanjur0.0
Biblioteca Nacional Ernesto J. Castillero0.0
Biblioteca Universidad Latina0.0
Biblioteca Universidad Latina0.0
Biblioteca Universidad Latina0.0
BP-Hortensio de Icaza0.0
FSU Library0.0
FSU Library0.0
Librería Distexsa0.0
Librería Distexsa0.0
Librería Distexsa0.0
Libreria La Preferida0.0
Libreria Universitaria0.0
Libreria y Novedades Emilio0.0
Tupper Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Las Cumbres

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cadena de Frío de Panamá
Cadena de Frío de Panamá
CIM GROUP
CIM GROUP
CIM GROUP
El Super Ahorro
Feria libre
Feria libre
Feria libre
Mercadito de buhonería
Mercado de Artesanía
Mercado de Artesanías de Balboa
Mercado del Marisco
Mercado El Cruce
Mercado Publico San Felipe Neri
Mercado Urbano
Plaza Panamericana

Hotels in Las Cumbres

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avalon Hotel

Restaurants in Las Cumbres

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pio pio Villa Zaita

Clinics in Las Cumbres

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SINAPROC

Train Stations in Las Cumbres

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Villa Zaita
Villa Zaita

Gas Stations in Las Cumbres

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Delta - Chivo Chivo
Delta Milla 8
PA #1256155255
PA #5008683710
Puma

Banks in Las Cumbres

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco General
Corporación El Sol
National Bank

Breweries in Las Cumbres

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería La Rana Dorada
El Perico Mañoso Brewing Co

Stadiums & Teams in Las Cumbres

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Bernardo "Candela" Gil
Estadio Bernardo "Candela" Gil
Estadio de Balboa
Estadio Futuras Promesas
Estadio Futuras Promesas
Estadio Javier Cruz
Estadio Javier Cruz
Estadio Juan D. Arosemena
Estadio Maracaná
Estadio Municipal Andy Alonso
Estadio Municipal Andy Alonso
Estadio Nacional Rod Carew
Estadio Nacional Rod Carew
Estadio Olímpico Rommel Fernández Gutiérrez
Estadio Olímpico Rommel Fernández Gutiérrez

Airports Near Las Cumbres

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tocumen International AirportPTYLarge Airport
Enrique Adolfo Jimenez AirportONXMedium Airport
Marcos A. Gelabert International AirportPACMedium Airport
Capt. Alex H. Bosquez AirportSmall Airport
Captain Krish E. Persaud AirportSmall Airport
Cartí AirportCTESmall Airport
Chame Mayor AirportSmall Airport
Coral Lodge AirportSmall Airport
Fernando Eleta AirportSmall Airport
Fort Sherman AirportSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
Mandinga AirportSmall Airport
Nusatupo AirportSmall Airport
Panamá Pacífico International AirportBLBSmall Airport
Raul Arias Espinoza AirportOTDSmall Airport
Rio Sidra AirportSmall Airport
San Miguel AirportNMGSmall Airport
Scarlett Martinez International AirportRIHSmall Airport
Viveros Island AirportIVISmall Airport

Post Offices in Las Cumbres

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mail Boxes Etc.

Treatment Centers in Las Cumbres

86 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro De Diagnóstico Pediátrico
Centro De Diagnóstico Pediátrico
Centro de Medicina Integral Camino Real
Centro de Medicina Integral Camino Real
Centro de Salud de Pedregal
Centro de Salud Las Mañanitas
Centro Especializado de Medicina Física y Rehabilitación
Centro Médico
Centro Medico Andalucía
Centro Medico Andalucía
Centro Medico Atlantico
Centro Medico Atlantico
Centro Médico Bernardette
Centro Médico Bernardette
Centro Médico Bernardette
Centro Médico Bernardette
Centro Medico Dr. Beluche
Centro Medico Dr. Beluche
Centro Medico el Nazareno
Centro Médico Garibaldo
Centro Médico Garibaldo
Centro Medico La Gloria
Centro Medico La Gloria
Centro Médico Nazareth
Centro Médico Nazareth
Centro Medico Omega
Centro Medico Omega
Centro Medico Santa Isabel
Centro Medico Santa Isabel
Clinic Carballo
Clínica
Clínica Arango Orillac
Clínica Arango Orillac
Clínica Barres
Clínica Carballo No 2
Clínica de Heridas
Clínica de los Bomberos
Clínica de Ortodoncia
Clínica de Ortodoncia
Clínica de Piel
Clínica de Piel
Clinica de plaza Tocumen
Clinica de Reabilitacion Ortopedica
Clínica Einstein
Clínica Einstein
Clinica Imagen Dento Facial San Fenando
Clinica Imagen Dento Facial San Fenando
Clínica Madre María
Clínica Madre María
Clínica Metropolis
Clínica Metropolis
Clinica Sagrado Corazon de Jesus
Clínica Sagrado Corazon de Jesus
Clínica Santa Elena
Clínica Villa Zaita
Clínica Villarreal
Clínica Villarreal
Consulta Externa Pediátrica
Consulta Externa Pediátrica
Doctor Integral
Doctor Integral
Feet & Shoes
Feet & Shoes
GMED Sport
Instituto Nacional de Medicina Física y Rehabilitación
IVI Panama
IVI Panama
Laboratorio Clinico Fernandez
Laboratorio de Análisis Especializado y Control de Calidad, S.A.
Laboratorio de Análisis Especializado y Control de Calidad, S.A.
Laboratorios Clinicos de Sedas, S.A.
Laboratorios Clinicos de Sedas, S.A.
Laser Clinical Laboratory
Laser Clinical Laboratory
Medicina General
Metroclinic's
MyClinic
MyClinic
Passenger Clinic
Policlínica General y Especializada
Policlínica General y Especializada
Shaddai Centro Médico
Shaddai Centro Médico
SINAPROC
SINAPROC
Tecnor Ortopedia

Churches & Religious Organizations in Las Cumbres

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bahá'í House of Worship
Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día Villa Zaita
Iglesia Visión Discipulado
Templo Hare Krishna

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Panama

Around Las Cumbres

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 22
Pharmacies 5
Restaurants 4
Cafes 2
Bars 9
Supermarkets 7
Banks 3
Hotels 1
Parks 18
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 5

Things to See Near Las Cumbres

34 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (17)
  • • Cabildo
  • • Casa Alarcón
  • • Casa Franco Terrin
  • • Casas de los Genoveses
  • • Casas Oeste
  • + 12 more
🏖️ Beaches (1)
  • • Playa de la Rampa
🛡️ Forts (1)
  • • Fortin de la Natividad
⛰️ Peaks (6)
  • • Cerro Ancón
  • • Cerro Cedro
  • • Cerro del Oro
  • • Gunn Hill
  • • La Montaña del Dulce Canto
  • + 1 more
🏛️ Ruins (2)
  • • apartamentos demolidos
  • • Mirador de la Torre
🎢 Theme Parks (1)
  • • Divercity
🌄 Viewpoints (6)
  • • Canopy Crane
  • • Canopy Tower
  • • Mirador
  • • Mirador Cerro Ancón
  • • Mirador Cerro Cedro
  • + 1 more

🇵🇦 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 Cumbres

What is the population of Las Cumbres?

Las Cumbres has a population of 69,102 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 5,011 people per square mile, spread across 13.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Las Cumbres?

Las Cumbres has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 84.2 inches.

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