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El Real de Santa María, Panama
Darién · Panama
El Real de Santa María is a small town in Darién, Panama with a population of 804. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Real de Santa María
El Real de Santa María is a corregimiento in Pinogana District, Darién Province, Panama with a population of 1,183 as of 2010. It is the seat of Pinogana District. Its population as of 1990 was 1,201; its population as of 2000 was 1,185.
People
Climate
| Population | 804 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.1080°, -77.7340° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Darién |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 90.6 inches (2,300 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Real de Santa María
El Real de Santa María is a small town in Panama (Darién) with a population of 804. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 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 90.6 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 172 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 203.0 sq mi (525.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.1080°N, 77.7340°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 11.0 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 11.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 9.4 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 11.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 10.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 10.5 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | Coldest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in |
El Real de Santa María has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in November to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 90.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.6") and March the driest (1.9").
Schools in El Real de Santa María
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Emilia Valdelomar | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Pirre No.1 | — | — | — | — |
Airports Near El Real de Santa María
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alcides Fernández Airport | ACD | Small Airport |
| Bahia Piña Airport | BFQ | Small Airport |
| Balboa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Capurganá Airport | CPB | Small Airport |
| EL Real Airport | ELE | Small Airport |
| Garachiné Airport | GHE | Small Airport |
| Jaqué Airport | JQE | Small Airport |
| Miraflores Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto Obaldía Airport | PUE | Small Airport |
| Punta Patiño Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Sambú Airport | SAX | Small Airport |
| Santa María del Darién Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tanela Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Unguía Airport | UNC | Small Airport |
| Yaviza Airport | PYV | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Real de Santa María
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parroquia Santa María la Antigua el Darién |
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What is the population of El Real de Santa María?
El Real de Santa María has a population of 804 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 203.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Real de Santa María?
El Real de Santa María 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 172 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 90.6 inches.