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Puerto Escondido, Panama
Colón · Panama
Puerto Escondido is a small city in Colón, Panama with a population of 12,371. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Puerto Escondido
Puerto Escondido is a Mexican city-port and tourist center in the municipality of San Pedro Mixtepec Distrito 22 in the state of Oaxaca. Prior to the 1930s, there was no town. The bay had been used as a port intermittently to ship coffee, but there was no permanent settlement due to the lack of potable water. The name "Puerto Escondido" had roots in the legend of a woman who escaped her captors and hid there. The Nahuatl word for this area was Zicatela, meaning "place of large thorns". Today, it refers to the area's most famous beach.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,371 |
| Population Density | 54 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.1942°, -80.0957° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Colón |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 96.2 inches (2,444 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Puerto Escondido
Puerto Escondido is a small city in Panama (Colón) with a population of 12,371. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 96.2 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Climate in Puerto Escondido
Puerto Escondido has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F). The hottest month is Apr (27.9°C), the coldest is Jan (26.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 2293 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 230.2 sq mi (596.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.1942°N, 80.0957°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 150 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (69 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 11.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 11.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 11.2 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 9.7 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 12.9 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 15.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 8.1 in |
Puerto Escondido has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 98.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.0") and February the driest (0.9").
Libraries in Puerto Escondido
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Mateo Iturralde | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Puerto Escondido
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Altos de los Lagos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Colón |
Stadiums & Teams in Puerto Escondido
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Puerto Escondido
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tocumen International Airport | PTY | Large Airport |
| Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport | ONX | Medium Airport |
| Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport | PAC | Medium Airport |
| Capt. Alex H. Bosquez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Captain Krish E. Persaud Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chame Mayor Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fort Sherman Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guillermo Palm Jaén Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Panamá Pacífico International Airport | BLB | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Panama
13 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Puerto Escondido?
Puerto Escondido has a population of 12,371 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 54 people per square mile, spread across 230.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Puerto Escondido?
Puerto Escondido has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 96.2 inches.