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El María, Panama
Veraguas Province · Panama
El María is a small town in Veraguas Province, Panama with a population of 87. Elevation: 659 ft (201 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El María
El María is a corregimiento in Las Palmas District, Veraguas Province, Panama with a population of 1,077 as of 2010. Its population as of 1990 was 1,610; its population as of 2000 was 1,406.
People
Climate
| Population | 87 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.0291°, -81.4438° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Veraguas Province |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 120.3 inches (3,055 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El María
El María is a small town in Panama (Veraguas Province) with a population of 87. The city sits at an elevation of 659 feet (201 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 120.3 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.7°F |
| 46% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 153 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Area | 29.1 sq mi (75.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.0291°N, 81.4438°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 116 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 145 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (153 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 13.9 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 12.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 12.6 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 16.5 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 17.7 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 20.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 14.1 in | Coldest |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 4.4 in |
El María has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in November to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 120.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (20.8") and February the driest (0.7").
Radio Stations near El María
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Stereo 90.7 FM | — | MP3 256 kbps |
Airports Near El María
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ruben Cantu Airport | SYP | Medium Airport |
| Arenas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coiba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coibito Landing Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| La Plantación Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pixvae Airstrip | — | 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 El María?
El María has a population of 87 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 29.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in El María?
El María has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 153 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 120.3 inches.