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Piedras Gordas, Panama

Veraguas Province · Panama

Piedras Gordas is a small town in Veraguas Province, Panama with a population of 94. Elevation: 1,903 ft (580 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

94 Population 2/sq mi density
1,903 ft Elevation 580 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
124.6 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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People

Population94
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain124.6 in/yr
Sunny Days123/yr
Elevation1,903 ft (580 m)
Population94
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation1,903 ft (580 m)
Coordinates8.5263°, -80.9103°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceVeraguas Province
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation124.6 inches (3,165 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Piedras Gordas

Piedras Gordas is a small town in Panama (Veraguas Province) with a population of 94. The city sits at an elevation of 1,903 feet (580 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 124.6 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Piedras Gordas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 123 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 124.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,903 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.8°F
31% above Panama avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days123 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,903 ft (580 m)
Area40.0 sq mi (103.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates8.5263°N, 80.9103°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 124.6"
228% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 16.73"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

87 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 6, 2025.

Aug 13, 2003 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama M5.4 141 km
Jun 13, 2018 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama M5.2 128 km
May 27, 2011 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama M4.9 119 km
May 18, 2012 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama M4.9 94 km
Mar 24, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 145 km
Oct 28, 2003 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama M4.8 129 km
Aug 17, 2016 50 km SSW of Santa Cruz, Panama M4.8 149 km
Apr 21, 2020 12 km SSW of Arenas, Panama M4.8 141 km
Feb 6, 2024 11 km S of La Tronosa, Panama M4.8 138 km
Feb 12, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 143 km
May 2, 1991 2 km SSE of Bahía Azul, Panama M4.8 126 km
Mar 28, 2022 5 km NNW of La Tronosa, Panama M4.7 121 km
Feb 6, 2022 6 km NW of Ave María, Panama M4.6 137 km
Sep 7, 2016 46 km SSW of Santa Cruz, Panama M4.6 146 km
Jun 23, 2019 34 km WSW of La Loma, Panama M4.6 135 km
Apr 18, 2012 10 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama M4.6 106 km
Mar 31, 1998 4 km SSW of Quebrada de Piedra, Panama M4.5 100 km
Jan 22, 2023 41 km SW of Río Grande, Panama M4.5 142 km
Apr 1, 2011 6 km S of La Mesa, Panama M4.5 108 km
Aug 8, 1993 9 km SSE of La Tronosa, Panama M4.5 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Otto Category 3 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (82 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 82 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 9.5 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 7.2 in
March 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in Driest
April 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in Warmest
May 72°F (22°C) 12.8 in
June 71°F (22°C) 11.3 in
July 71°F (22°C) 8.6 in
August 71°F (22°C) 11.8 in
September 71°F (21°C) 14.1 in
October 70°F (21°C) 16.7 in Wettest
November 70°F (21°C) 13.8 in
December 70°F (21°C) 13.4 in

Piedras Gordas has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 70°F in January to 72°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 124.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.7") and March the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Piedras Gordas

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Chitra
C.E.B.G Chitra
Escuela La Pandura
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Radio Stations near Piedras Gordas

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Original Stereo 90.7 FM MP3 256 kbps

Farmers Markets in Piedras Gordas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Agrícola

Airports Near Piedras Gordas

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alonso Valderrama AirportCTDMedium Airport
Ruben Cantu AirportSYPMedium Airport
Aguadulce AirportSmall Airport
Augusto Vergara AirportSmall Airport
El Aguila AirstripSmall Airport
Guillermo Palm Jaén AirportSmall Airport
Ingenio Santa Rosa 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 Piedras Gordas

What is the population of Piedras Gordas?

Piedras Gordas has a population of 94 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 40.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Piedras Gordas?

Piedras Gordas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 123 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 124.6 inches.

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