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Santa Isabel, Panama

Colón · Panama

Santa Isabel is a small town in Colón, Panama with a population of 256. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

256 Population 2/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
94.2 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About Santa Isabel

Palmira is a corregimiento in Santa Isabel District, Colón Province, Panama with a population of 319 as of 2010. Its population as of 1990 was 313; its population as of 2000 was 458.

People

Population256
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain94.2 in/yr
Sunny Days166/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population256
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates9.5392°, -79.1957°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceColón
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation94.2 inches (2,393 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Isabel

Santa Isabel is a small town in Panama (Colón) with a population of 256. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 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 94.2 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Santa Isabel 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 166 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 94.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 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 Days166 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area128.1 sq mi (331.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates9.5392°N, 79.1957°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.2"
148% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 12.91"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

145 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 5, 2025.

Feb 26, 2000 7 km SE of Narganá, Panama M6.1 74 km
Jul 4, 2009 4 km NNW of El Porvenir, Panama M6.1 26 km
Aug 29, 2023 56 km NNE of Narganá, Panama M5.5 92 km
Aug 13, 2003 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama M5.4 84 km
Jul 6, 2009 4 km NW of El Porvenir, Panama M5.3 24 km
Mar 16, 2002 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama M5.3 63 km
May 1, 2021 17 km NNE of Santa Isabel, Panama M5.1 17 km
May 3, 2023 9 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M5.0 74 km
Mar 3, 2022 61 km N of Narganá, Panama M5.0 87 km
Oct 28, 2003 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama M4.8 120 km
May 4, 2017 15 km NW of Playón Chico, Panama M4.8 95 km
Nov 11, 1990 43 km NNE of Narganá, Panama M4.8 87 km
Sep 9, 1993 34 km NE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 95 km
Feb 20, 2017 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama M4.7 138 km
Aug 22, 2004 10 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 72 km
Sep 24, 1991 12 km E of Narganá, Panama M4.7 81 km
Nov 6, 1999 27 km N of Narganá, Panama M4.7 65 km
Apr 9, 1994 15 km SE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 80 km
Mar 7, 2012 9 km N of Tubualá, Panama M4.6 19 km
Feb 9, 2011 9 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama M4.6 36 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Otto Category 1 278 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 232 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 3 177 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 56 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (151 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 151 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 2.9 in
February 80°F (26°C) 1.6 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 3.7 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 10.9 in
June 80°F (27°C) 10.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 10.6 in
August 80°F (26°C) 11.1 in
September 79°F (26°C) 9.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 12.8 in
November 78°F (26°C) 12.9 in Coldest, Wettest
December 78°F (26°C) 7.2 in

Santa Isabel has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in November to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 94.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.9") and March the driest (0.9").

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Museums in Santa Isabel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Guna yala museo
Museum of Kuna Cultura

Airports Near Santa Isabel

15 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
Cartí AirportCTESmall Airport
Coral Lodge AirportSmall Airport
Corazón de Jesús AirportCZJSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
Mandinga AirportSmall Airport
Nusatupo AirportSmall Airport
Panamá Pacífico International AirportBLBSmall Airport
Río Azúcar AirportSmall Airport
Rio Sidra AirportSmall Airport
Río Tigre AirportSmall Airport
Ticantiquí AirportTJCSmall 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 Isabel

What is the population of Santa Isabel?

Santa Isabel has a population of 256 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 128.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Isabel?

Santa Isabel 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 166 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 94.2 inches.

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