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Santa Marta, Panama
Chiriquí Province · Panama
Santa Marta is a small town in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 1,952. Elevation: 909 ft (277 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santa Marta
Santa Marta, officially the Distrito Turístico, Cultural e Histórico de Santa Marta, is a port city on the coast of the Caribbean Sea in northern Colombia. It is the capital of Magdalena Department and the fourth-largest urban city of the Caribbean Region of Colombia, after Barranquilla, Cartagena, and Soledad. Founded on July 29, 1525, by the Spanish conqueror Rodrigo de Bastidas, it was one of the first Spanish settlements in Colombia, its oldest surviving city, and second-oldest in South America. This city is situated on a bay by the same name and as such, it is a prime tourist destination in the Caribbean region.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,952 |
| Population Density | 69 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.5229°, -82.7011° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Chiriquí Province |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 126.5 inches (3,214 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Marta
Santa Marta is a small town in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 1,952. The city sits at an elevation of 909 feet (277 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 126.5 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.6°F |
| 44% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Area | 28.2 sq mi (73.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 69/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.5229°N, 82.7011°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 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 | 136 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 142 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 62 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 58 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 47 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 143 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 58 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 33 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 13.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 13.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 12.4 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 14.5 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 15.6 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 20.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 13.9 in | Coldest |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in |
Santa Marta has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in November to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 123.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (20.9") and February the driest (2.0").
Radio Stations near Santa Marta
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHT FM 107.7 | entretenimiento, musica | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Santa Marta
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Potrerillos |
Libraries in Santa Marta
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Generosa Valdés | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santa Marta
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadito La Bendición | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Corredores | |||||
| Mercado Público | |||||
| Refrescos Enil |
Gas Stations in Santa Marta
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Santa Marta
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santa Marta
20 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 |
| Puerto Jimenez Airport | PJM | Medium Airport |
| Alvaro Berroa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cangrejo Verde Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dieciocho Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 63 (Coto 63) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Blanco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Ceiba 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 |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Santa Marta
What is the population of Santa Marta?
Santa Marta has a population of 1,952 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 69 people per square mile, spread across 28.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Marta?
Santa Marta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 126.5 inches.