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La Palma, Panama
Los Santos Province · Panama
La Palma is a small town in Los Santos Province, Panama with a population of 1,283. Elevation: 623 ft (190 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About La Palma
La Palma, also known as La isla bonita and historically San Miguel de La Palma, is the most northwesterly island of the Canary Islands, a Spanish autonomous community and archipelago in Macaronesia in the North Atlantic Ocean. La Palma has an area of 708.32 square kilometres (273.48 sq mi) making it the fifth largest of the eight main Canary Islands. The total population at the start of 2023 was 84,338, of whom 15,522 lived in the capital, Santa Cruz de La Palma and 20,375 in Los Llanos de Aridane. Its highest mountain is the Roque de los Muchachos, at 2,426 metres (7,959 ft), being second among the peaks of the Canaries after the Teide massif on Tenerife.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,283 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.7286°, -80.3823° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Los Santos Province |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 101.8 inches (2,586 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Palma
La Palma is a small town in Panama (Los Santos Province) with a population of 1,283. The city sits at an elevation of 623 feet (190 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 101.8 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.2°F |
| 39% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Area | 269.5 sq mi (698.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.7286°N, 80.3823°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (98 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 8.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 6.6 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.9 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 13.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 2.6 in |
La Palma has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in January to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 67.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.0") and February the driest (0.2").
Radio Stations near La Palma
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flow 92.7 FM | hits, latino | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Museums in La Palma
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa del Presidente Belisario Porras en Finca Pausilipo | ||||
| Museo de Chitre | ||||
| museo de la villa de los santos | ||||
| Museo Manuel Fernando Zárate | ||||
| Museum Belisario Porras |
Libraries in La Palma
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Publica de Chitre | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Palma
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Publico |
Stadiums & Teams in La Palma
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Palma
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alonso Valderrama Airport | CTD | Medium Airport |
| Ruben Cantu Airport | SYP | Medium Airport |
| Aguadulce Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Arenas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Augusto Vergara Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Candelaria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Capt. J. Montenegro Airport | PDM | Small Airport |
| El Aguila Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Santa Rosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Plantación Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Scarlett Martinez International Airport | RIH | Small Airport |
| Tonosí Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of La Palma?
La Palma has a population of 1,283 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 269.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Palma?
La Palma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 101.8 inches.