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Santa María, Panama
Chiriquí Province · Panama
Santa María is a small town in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 827. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 827 |
| Population Density | 15 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.4484°, -82.8429° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Chiriquí Province |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 128.0 inches (3,250 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa María
Santa María is a small town in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 827. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 128.0 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 138 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 56.7 sq mi (146.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.4484°N, 82.8429°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1991 | LIMON, PANDORA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 90 | 140 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 63 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 48 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 38 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 127 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 50 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 18 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 118 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 13.9 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 13.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 13.0 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 14.4 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 15.5 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 22.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 14.8 in | Coldest |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 5.4 in |
Santa María has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in November to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 128.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (22.1") and February the driest (2.3").
Schools in Santa María
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Educativo Bettel | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Santa María
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHT FM 107.7 | entretenimiento, musica | MP3 96 kbps |
Libraries in Santa María
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Farmacia Herrera | 0.0 | |||||
| Generosa Valdés | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santa María
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal de Corredores | |||||
| Refrescos Enil |
Restaurants in Santa María
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Santa María
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santa María
25 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires Airport | BAI | Medium Airport |
| Coto 47 Airport | OTR | Medium Airport |
| Enrique Malek International Airport | DAV | Medium Airport |
| Golfito Airport | GLF | Medium Airport |
| Palmar Sur Airport | PMZ | Medium Airport |
| Puerto Jimenez Airport | PJM | Medium Airport |
| Alvaro Berroa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cangrejo Verde Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Carate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dieciocho Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 10 / Nuevo Palmar Sur Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 63 (Coto 63) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Blanco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Ceiba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Delicias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Fátima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cabezona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Laurel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Potrero Grande Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto Armuelles Airport | AML | Small Airport |
| Punta Banco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho del Mar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Salama Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Vito de Java Airport | TOO | Small Airport |
| Sirena Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Panama
13 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Santa María?
Santa María has a population of 827 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 56.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa María?
Santa María has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 138 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 128.0 inches.