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Las Palmitas, Panama

Los Santos Province · Panama

Las Palmitas is a small town in Los Santos Province, Panama with a population of 821. Elevation: 174 ft (53 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

821 Population 3/sq mi density
174 ft Elevation 53 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
84.4 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About Las Palmitas

Las Palmitas

Las Tablas is the capital of the Panamanian province of Los Santos, with a population of 9,255 as of 2010. It is located a few kilometres inland from the Gulf of Panama on the Azuero Peninsula. Las Tablas is a recognised national centre of Panamanian folk: Art, music, gastronomy, architecture, culture and literature. Belisario Porras, the only Panamanian president to serve three terms, was from Las Tablas.

People

Population821
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain84.4 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Population821
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Coordinates7.7670°, -80.2904°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceLos Santos Province
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation84.4 inches (2,144 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Las Palmitas

Las Palmitas is a small town in Panama (Los Santos Province) with a population of 821. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet (53 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 84.4 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Las Palmitas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 84.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above Panama avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Area269.5 sq mi (698.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates7.7670°N, 80.2904°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.4"
122% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

101 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.8 on Feb 6, 2024.

Jan 27, 2018 47 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M5.7 87 km
Jan 31, 2018 53 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M5.6 92 km
Jul 14, 2001 30 km SSE of Pedasí, Panama M5.3 68 km
Jul 31, 2000 52 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama M5.2 91 km
Jun 13, 2018 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama M5.2 49 km
Jan 31, 2018 38 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama M5.2 76 km
Jul 14, 2001 37 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M5.1 77 km
Jan 29, 2018 58 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama M5.0 97 km
May 18, 2012 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama M4.9 79 km
May 27, 2011 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama M4.9 37 km
Feb 6, 2024 11 km S of La Tronosa, Panama M4.8 59 km
Apr 21, 2020 12 km SSW of Arenas, Panama M4.8 87 km
Mar 1, 2003 67 km WSW of Arenas, Panama M4.7 144 km
Mar 28, 2022 5 km NNW of La Tronosa, Panama M4.7 47 km
Apr 29, 2002 51 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M4.7 90 km
Feb 20, 2017 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama M4.7 129 km
Feb 6, 2022 6 km NW of Ave María, Panama M4.6 50 km
Jun 28, 2022 46 km ESE of Cambutal, Panama M4.6 83 km
Jun 23, 2019 34 km WSW of La Loma, Panama M4.6 110 km
Apr 18, 2012 10 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama M4.6 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (91 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 91 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 83°F (28°C) 0.5 in
April 83°F (28°C) 1.2 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in
June 80°F (27°C) 7.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 6.3 in
August 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in
September 80°F (26°C) 8.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 12.6 in Wettest
November 80°F (26°C) 10.1 in
December 80°F (27°C) 2.2 in

Las Palmitas has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 61.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.6") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Las Palmitas

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Flow 92.7 FM hits, latino AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Las Palmitas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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 Las Palmitas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Publica de Chitre0.0

Farmers Markets in Las Palmitas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Publico

Stadiums & Teams in Las Palmitas

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Las Palmitas

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alonso Valderrama AirportCTDMedium Airport
Ruben Cantu AirportSYPMedium Airport
Aguadulce AirportSmall Airport
Arenas AirportSmall Airport
Augusto Vergara AirportSmall Airport
Candelaria AirportSmall Airport
Capt. J. Montenegro AirportPDMSmall Airport
El Aguila AirstripSmall Airport
Guillermo Palm Jaén AirportSmall Airport
Ingenio Santa Rosa AirportSmall Airport
La Plantación AirportSmall Airport
Scarlett Martinez International AirportRIHSmall Airport
Tonosí AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Panama
Elevation
42 m (138 ft)
Area
698.0 km² (269.4 mi²)

🇵🇦 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 Las Palmitas

What is the population of Las Palmitas?

Las Palmitas has a population of 821 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 269.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Las Palmitas?

Las Palmitas 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 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 84.4 inches.

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