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Santa Clara, Panama

Coclé · Panama

Santa Clara is a small town in Coclé, Panama with a population of 597. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

597 Population 2/sq mi density
92 ft Elevation 28 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
93.0 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About Santa Clara

Santa Clara

Santa Clara is a beach town in Coclé Province, Panama. The settlement is a small fishing village with tourist lodgings and Panamanians' weekend homes. It is located just off the Inter-American Highway, 11 km southwest of the El Valle turnoff and 100 km southwest of Panama City. The closest town is beach resort Farallón. Santa Clara's stretch of white sand beach is relatively uncrowded, and there are more locals and fewer tourists in Santa Clara than at other nearby beaches.

People

Population597
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain93.0 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Population597
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Coordinates8.3825°, -80.1086°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceCoclé
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation93.0 inches (2,362 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Clara

Santa Clara is a small town in Panama (Coclé) with a population of 597. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 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 93.0 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Santa Clara 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 332 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 93.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 92 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 Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area393.2 sq mi (1,018.3 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates8.3825°N, 80.1086°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 93.0"
145% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 13.19"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

121 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 M5.7 131 km
Jan 31, 2018 53 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M5.6 137 km
Aug 13, 2003 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama M5.4 110 km
Jul 14, 2001 30 km SSE of Pedasí, Panama M5.3 126 km
Mar 16, 2002 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama M5.3 146 km
Jan 31, 2018 38 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama M5.2 115 km
Jul 31, 2000 52 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama M5.2 131 km
Jun 13, 2018 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama M5.2 118 km
Jul 14, 2001 37 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M5.1 129 km
Jan 29, 2018 58 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama M5.0 137 km
May 18, 2012 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama M4.9 126 km
May 27, 2011 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama M4.9 106 km
Feb 6, 2024 11 km S of La Tronosa, Panama M4.8 129 km
Oct 28, 2003 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama M4.8 127 km
Feb 20, 2017 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama M4.7 95 km
Mar 28, 2022 5 km NNW of La Tronosa, Panama M4.7 114 km
Apr 29, 2002 51 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M4.7 139 km
Apr 18, 2012 10 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama M4.6 113 km
Jun 28, 2022 46 km ESE of Cambutal, Panama M4.6 149 km
Feb 6, 2022 6 km NW of Ave María, Panama M4.6 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (23 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 23 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 1.0 in
February 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.9 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 10.0 in
June 80°F (27°C) 10.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 8.1 in
August 80°F (27°C) 9.1 in
September 79°F (26°C) 9.6 in Coldest
October 80°F (27°C) 13.2 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 11.7 in
December 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in

Santa Clara has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in September to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 80.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.2") and February the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Santa Clara

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Santa Clara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Hermanos Arias Madrid
Museo Padre José Noto
Museo Victoriano Lorenzo
Serpentario

Libraries in Santa Clara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Fernando Guardia Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Clara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Frutas
Mercado de Penonomé
Mini Super El Triunfo

Hotels in Santa Clara

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Las Veranas

Restaurants in Santa Clara

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Delicias del Mar
Las Veraneras
Restaurante y piscina
Tortugas Beach Bar and Grill
Xoko

Breweries in Santa Clara

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería Nacional

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Clara

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santa Clara

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tocumen International AirportPTYLarge Airport
Alonso Valderrama AirportCTDMedium Airport
Marcos A. Gelabert International AirportPACMedium Airport
Aguadulce AirportSmall Airport
Augusto Vergara AirportSmall Airport
Candelaria AirportSmall Airport
Captain Krish E. Persaud AirportSmall Airport
Chame Mayor AirportSmall Airport
El Aguila AirstripSmall Airport
Guillermo Palm Jaén AirportSmall Airport
Ingenio Santa Rosa AirportSmall Airport
Panamá Pacífico International AirportBLBSmall Airport
Scarlett Martinez International AirportRIHSmall Airport

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 Santa Clara

What is the population of Santa Clara?

Santa Clara has a population of 597 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 393.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Clara?

Santa Clara 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 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 93.0 inches.

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