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Santa María, Panama
Herrera Province · Panama
Santa María is a small town in Herrera Province, Panama with a population of 1,679. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 1,679 |
| Population Density | 27 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.1140°, -80.6646° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Herrera Province |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 84.4 inches (2,144 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa María
Santa María is a small town in Panama (Herrera Province) with a population of 1,679. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 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 84.4 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.1°F |
| 48% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 61.6 sq mi (159.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.1140°N, 80.6646°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (75 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 83°F (29°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 11.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 9.8 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 10.6 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 14.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 10.6 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 2.8 in |
Santa María has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 77.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.3") and February the driest (0.2").
Schools in Santa María
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Sebastián Pinzón | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Santa María
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flow 92.7 FM | hits, latino | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Original Stereo 90.7 FM | — | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Santa María
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Capilla San Juan de Dios | ||||
| Museo de Chitre | ||||
| Museo de la Sal y el Azucar - Stella Sierra |
Libraries in Santa María
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Publica de Chitre | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Santa María
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Santa María
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Santa María
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santa María
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alonso Valderrama Airport | CTD | Medium Airport |
| Ruben Cantu Airport | SYP | Medium Airport |
| Aguadulce Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Arenas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Augusto Vergara Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Candelaria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Capt. J. Montenegro Airport | PDM | Small Airport |
| El Aguila Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Guillermo Palm Jaén Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Santa Rosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Plantación Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Scarlett Martinez International Airport | RIH | Small Airport |
| Tonosí Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa María
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Nuestra Señora de la Asunción |
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 1,679 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 61.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa María?
Santa María 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 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 84.4 inches.