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Las Lajas, Panama
Panamá Oeste Province · Panama
Las Lajas is a small town in Panamá Oeste Province, Panama with a population of 3,291. Elevation: 276 ft (84 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Las Lajas
San José is a corregimiento in San Carlos District, Panamá Oeste Province, Panama with a population of 2,729 as of 2010. Its population as of 1990 was 1,436; its population as of 2000 was 2,167.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,291 |
| Population Density | 25 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.5527°, -79.9332° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Panamá Oeste Province |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 93.0 inches (2,362 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Las Lajas
Las Lajas is a small town in Panama (Panamá Oeste Province) with a population of 3,291. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet (84 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 93.0 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.1°F |
| 48% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Area | 130.4 sq mi (337.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.5527°N, 79.9332°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (26 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 26 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 10.3 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 11.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 11.1 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 14.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 11.6 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
Las Lajas has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in December to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 83.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.3") and February the driest (0.4").
Schools in Las Lajas
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Las Lajas | — | — | — | — |
| Roberto Eisemann | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Jose | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Las Lajas
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 Lajas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Padre José Noto | ||||
| Museo Victoriano Lorenzo | ||||
| Serpentario |
Libraries in Las Lajas
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Las Lajas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de Frutas | |||||
| Mini Super El Triunfo |
Hotels in Las Lajas
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Las Lajas
13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Las Lajas
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Las Lajas
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Las Lajas
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Las Lajas
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Las Lajas
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Las Lajas
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Las Lajas
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Las Lajas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Las Lajas
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tocumen International Airport | PTY | Large Airport |
| Alonso Valderrama Airport | CTD | Medium Airport |
| Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport | PAC | Medium Airport |
| Aguadulce Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Augusto Vergara Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Capt. Alex H. Bosquez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Captain Krish E. Persaud Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chame Mayor Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Aguila Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Guillermo Palm Jaén Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Santa Rosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Joya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Panamá Pacífico International Airport | BLB | Small Airport |
| Scarlett Martinez International Airport | RIH | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Las Lajas
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Mail Boxes Etc. |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Las Lajas
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Santa Ana |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Panama
13 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Las Lajas?
Las Lajas has a population of 3,291 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 130.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Las Lajas?
Las Lajas 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 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 93.0 inches.