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Salamanca, Panama
Colón · Panama
Salamanca is a small town in Colón, Panama with a population of 981. Elevation: 348 ft (106 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Salamanca
Salamanca is a municipality and city in the autonomous community of Castile and León in Spain, and the capital of the Province of Salamanca. Attached to the comarca of Campo Charro, the city lies on the northern half of the Meseta Central, in the western-central part of the Iberian Peninsula, straddling the Tormes river. Its population in 2024 was 144,458, making Salamanca the 46th-largest municipality in Spain. The University of Salamanca, founded in 1218, is one of the oldest in Western Europe, and the Old City of Salamanca is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which every year attracts a significant number of students and cultural tourists.
People
Climate
| Population | 981 |
| Population Density | 35 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.3363°, -79.6030° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Colón |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 111.4 inches (2,830 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Salamanca
Salamanca is a small town in Panama (Colón) with a population of 981. The city sits at an elevation of 348 feet (106 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 111.4 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.4°F |
| 41% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 142 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Area | 28.4 sq mi (73.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.3363°N, 79.6030°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 99 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 12.6 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 11.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 11.4 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 12.1 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 12.2 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 14.1 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 15.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 10.3 in |
Salamanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in November to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 111.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.6") and March the driest (1.1").
Radio Stations near Salamanca
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 |
Farmers Markets in Salamanca
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Super Ahorro | |||||
| Mercado Altos de los Lagos | |||||
| Plaza Panamericana |
Airports Near Salamanca
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tocumen International Airport | PTY | Large Airport |
| Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport | ONX | Medium Airport |
| Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport | PAC | Medium Airport |
| Capt. Alex H. Bosquez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Captain Krish E. Persaud Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cartí Airport | CTE | Small Airport |
| Chame Mayor Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coral Lodge Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fort Sherman Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Joya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mandinga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Panamá Pacífico International Airport | BLB | Small Airport |
| Raul Arias Espinoza Airport | OTD | Small Airport |
| Rio Sidra Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Salamanca
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Salud Las Mañanitas | ||
| Clínica Villa Zaita |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Panama
13 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Salamanca?
Salamanca has a population of 981 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 28.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Salamanca?
Salamanca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 142 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 111.4 inches.