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Margarita, Panama

Colón · Panama

Margarita is a small town in Colón, Panama with a population of 3,302. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,302 Population 6,475/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
97.1 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About Margarita

Margarita

A margarita is a cocktail of tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and sometimes simple syrup. It is served shaken with ice, without ice, or blended with ice (frozen). Most bars serve margaritas in a stepped-diameter variant of a cocktail glass or champagne coupe called a margarita glass, often with salt on the rim of the glass. The margarita is one of the world's most popular cocktails and the most popular tequila-based cocktail.

People

Population3,302
Density6,475/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain97.1 in/yr
Sunny Days164/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population3,302
Population Density6,475 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates9.3260°, -79.8903°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceColón
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation97.1 inches (2,467 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Margarita

Margarita is a small town in Panama (Colón) with a population of 3,302. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 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 97.1 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Margarita 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 164 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 97.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above Panama avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days164 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density6,475/sq mi
Coordinates9.3260°N, 79.8903°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 97.1"
156% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 14.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

115 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M3.5 on Jul 19, 2023.

Jul 4, 2009 4 km NNW of El Porvenir, Panama M6.1 106 km
Feb 26, 2000 7 km SE of Narganá, Panama M6.1 149 km
Aug 13, 2003 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama M5.4 6 km
Jul 6, 2009 4 km NW of El Porvenir, Panama M5.3 104 km
Mar 16, 2002 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama M5.3 108 km
May 1, 2021 17 km NNE of Santa Isabel, Panama M5.1 90 km
May 3, 2023 9 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M5.0 148 km
Oct 28, 2003 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama M4.8 48 km
Feb 20, 2017 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama M4.7 134 km
Aug 22, 2004 10 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 145 km
Nov 6, 1999 27 km N of Narganá, Panama M4.7 144 km
Mar 7, 2012 9 km N of Tubualá, Panama M4.6 99 km
Feb 9, 2011 9 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama M4.6 57 km
Sep 22, 2013 33 km NW of Portobelo, Panama M4.5 51 km
Sep 26, 1997 18 km SSW of Palmira, Panama M4.5 67 km
Oct 3, 1999 35 km N of Narganá, Panama M4.4 145 km
Dec 3, 1999 41 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama M4.4 77 km
Mar 14, 2019 10 km NNW of Contadora, Panama M4.4 112 km
Apr 17, 2016 18 km NNW of Coclé del Norte, Panama M4.4 83 km
May 8, 1994 34 km NNW of Narganá, Panama M4.3 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Otto Category 2 247 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 256 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 198 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1882 SAN BLAS ARCHIPELAGO Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 100 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (89 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 89 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 2.2 in
February 80°F (26°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 0.9 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 11.2 in
June 80°F (27°C) 10.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 11.1 in
August 80°F (26°C) 11.2 in
September 79°F (26°C) 10.0 in
October 79°F (26°C) 13.3 in
November 79°F (26°C) 14.6 in Wettest
December 78°F (26°C) 6.9 in Coldest

Margarita has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in December to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 97.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (14.6") and February the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Margarita

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio Internacional del Caribe
Colegio La Salle Margarita
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Radio Stations near Margarita

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Beat Life Panama 80s, 90s AAC+ 64 kbps
Antena 8 100.1 FM 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 128 kbps
Ultra Stereo 98.9 FM AAC 32 kbps
TVN Radio AAC 213 kbps

Libraries in Margarita

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Mateo Iturralde0.0

Farmers Markets in Margarita

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
El Super Ahorro
Mercado Altos de los Lagos
Mercado Municipal de Colón

Hotels in Margarita

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Meliá Panama Canal Hotel

Gas Stations in Margarita

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terpel

Stadiums & Teams in Margarita

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Margarita

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tocumen International AirportPTYLarge Airport
Enrique Adolfo Jimenez AirportONXMedium Airport
Marcos A. Gelabert International AirportPACMedium Airport
Capt. Alex H. Bosquez AirportSmall Airport
Captain Krish E. Persaud AirportSmall Airport
Chame Mayor AirportSmall Airport
Fort Sherman AirportSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
Panamá Pacífico International AirportBLBSmall Airport
Rio Sidra AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Margarita

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Casa Providencia
Iglesia Camino de Santiago
Iglesia JesuCristo
Masjid (Mezquita) de Margarita
Parroquia Inmaculado Corazón de María
Templo Adventista

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Panama
Area
1,179.9 km² (455.4 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 Margarita

What is the population of Margarita?

Margarita has a population of 3,302 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 6,475 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Margarita?

Margarita 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 164 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 97.1 inches.

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