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Macaracas, Panama

Los Santos Province · Panama

Macaracas is a small town in Los Santos Province, Panama with a population of 2,224. Elevation: 354 ft (108 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,224 Population 10/sq mi density
354 ft Elevation 108 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
101.8 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About Macaracas

Macaracas is a historic town and corregimiento in Macaracas District, Los Santos Province, Panama with a population of 2,890 as of 2010. It is the seat of Macaracas District. Its population as of 1990 was 2,423; its population as of 2000 was 2,706.

People

Population2,224
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain101.8 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation354 ft (108 m)
Population2,224
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation354 ft (108 m)
Coordinates7.7317°, -80.5536°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceLos Santos Province
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation101.8 inches (2,586 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Macaracas

Macaracas is a small town in Panama (Los Santos Province) with a population of 2,224. The city sits at an elevation of 354 feet (108 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.

Macaracas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 294 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 101.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 354 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average75.2°F
39% above Panama avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation354 ft (108 m)
Area218.6 sq mi (566.1 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates7.7317°N, 80.5536°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 101.8"
168% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 14.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

106 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 M5.7 109 km
Feb 1, 2003 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.6 142 km
Jan 31, 2018 53 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M5.6 114 km
Jul 14, 2001 30 km SSE of Pedasí, Panama M5.3 85 km
Jul 31, 2000 52 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama M5.2 115 km
Jun 13, 2018 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama M5.2 34 km
Jan 31, 2018 38 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama M5.2 101 km
Jul 14, 2001 37 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M5.1 97 km
Jan 29, 2018 58 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama M5.0 120 km
May 18, 2012 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama M4.9 50 km
May 27, 2011 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama M4.9 23 km
Apr 21, 2020 12 km SSW of Arenas, Panama M4.8 64 km
Mar 24, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 145 km
Feb 6, 2024 11 km S of La Tronosa, Panama M4.8 45 km
Feb 12, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 140 km
Mar 1, 2003 67 km WSW of Arenas, Panama M4.7 119 km
Apr 29, 2002 51 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M4.7 111 km
Mar 28, 2022 5 km NNW of La Tronosa, Panama M4.7 28 km
Apr 1, 2011 74 km SW of Arenas, Panama M4.6 127 km
Feb 6, 2022 6 km NW of Ave María, Panama M4.6 41 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (103 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 103 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in Warmest
April 82°F (28°C) 2.3 in
May 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in
June 80°F (27°C) 11.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 7.6 in
August 79°F (26°C) 9.5 in
September 79°F (26°C) 12.6 in
October 78°F (26°C) 14.1 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 9.9 in
December 79°F (26°C) 2.2 in

Macaracas has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in January to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 80.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.1") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Macaracas

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Flow 92.7 FM hits, latino AAC+ 128 kbps
Original Stereo 90.7 FM - MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Macaracas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Chitre
museo de la villa de los santos

Libraries in Macaracas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Publica de Chitre0.0

Bus Stations in Macaracas

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminal De Buses

Gas Stations in Macaracas

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PA #1323971461
PA #1323971463
PA #1323971464
PA #3816945878

Banks in Macaracas

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Nacional

Stadiums & Teams in Macaracas

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Macaracas

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alonso Valderrama AirportCTDMedium Airport
Ruben Cantu AirportSYPMedium Airport
Aguadulce Airport-Small Airport
Arenas Airport-Small Airport
Augusto Vergara Airport-Small Airport
Candelaria Airport-Small Airport
Capt. J. Montenegro AirportPDMSmall Airport
El Aguila Airstrip-Small Airport
Ingenio Santa Rosa Airport-Small Airport
La Plantación Airport-Small Airport
Scarlett Martinez International AirportRIHSmall Airport
Tonosí Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Macaracas

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla
San Juan Bautista

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Panama

🇵🇦 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 Macaracas

What is the population of Macaracas?

Macaracas has a population of 2,224 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 218.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Macaracas?

Macaracas 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.

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