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Santa Rita, Panama

Panamá Oeste Province · Panama

Santa Rita is a small town in Panamá Oeste Province, Panama with a population of 987. Elevation: 295 ft (90 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

987 Population 3/sq mi density
295 ft Elevation 90 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
96.2 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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People

Population987
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain96.2 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Population987
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Coordinates8.8597°, -79.8804°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvincePanamá Oeste Province
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation96.2 inches (2,444 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Rita

Santa Rita is a small town in Panama (Panamá Oeste Province) with a population of 987. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet (90 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 96.2 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Santa Rita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 310 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 96.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.5°F
45% above Panama avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Area314.7 sq mi (814.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates8.8597°N, 79.8804°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 96.2"
153% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 15.08"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

102 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M3.5 on Jul 19, 2023.

Jul 4, 2009 4 km NNW of El Porvenir, Panama M6.1 129 km
Aug 13, 2003 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama M5.4 56 km
Mar 16, 2002 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama M5.3 103 km
Jul 6, 2009 4 km NW of El Porvenir, Panama M5.3 127 km
May 1, 2021 17 km NNE of Santa Isabel, Panama M5.1 122 km
Oct 28, 2003 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama M4.8 85 km
Feb 20, 2017 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama M4.7 94 km
Mar 7, 2012 9 km N of Tubualá, Panama M4.6 124 km
Feb 9, 2011 9 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama M4.6 99 km
Sep 26, 1997 18 km SSW of Palmira, Panama M4.5 89 km
Sep 22, 2013 33 km NW of Portobelo, Panama M4.5 103 km
Dec 3, 1999 41 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama M4.4 125 km
Apr 17, 2016 18 km NNW of Coclé del Norte, Panama M4.4 93 km
Mar 14, 2019 10 km NNW of Contadora, Panama M4.4 90 km
Feb 11, 2018 1 km N of Viento Frío, Panama M4.3 97 km
Apr 28, 2015 10 km E of Cartí Sugdup, Panama M4.3 132 km
Oct 11, 2002 9 km N of El Porvenir, Panama M4.3 133 km
Oct 31, 2000 53 km N of Viento Frío, Panama M4.3 143 km
Jun 10, 2023 51 km N of Nombre de Dios, Panama M4.2 138 km
Nov 21, 1998 34 km NW of Portobelo, Panama M4.2 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Otto Category 2 293 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 3 249 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (45 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 45 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 1.0 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.0 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 11.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 10.2 in
August 79°F (26°C) 11.6 in
September 79°F (26°C) 12.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 15.1 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 13.9 in
December 78°F (26°C) 6.0 in

Santa Rita has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 97.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.1") and February the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Santa Rita

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Beat Life Panama 80s, 90s AAC+ 64 kbps
Antena 8 100.1 FM 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 128 kbps
Ultra Stereo 98.9 FM AAC 32 kbps
TVN Radio AAC 213 kbps

Museums in Santa Rita

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de La Chorrera

Libraries in Santa Rita

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Agencia Central Panameña de Publicaciones S.A.0.0
Biblioteca Lucas Bárcenas0.0
BP-Hortensio de Icaza0.0
Libreria La Preferida0.0
Libreria y Novedades Emilio0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Rita

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Frutas
Mercado del Marisco
Mercado Público

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Rita

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santa Rita

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tocumen International AirportPTYLarge Airport
Enrique Adolfo Jimenez AirportONXMedium Airport
Marcos A. Gelabert International AirportPACMedium Airport
Aguadulce AirportSmall Airport
Capt. Alex H. Bosquez AirportSmall Airport
Captain Krish E. Persaud AirportSmall Airport
Chame Mayor AirportSmall Airport
Coral Lodge AirportSmall Airport
El Aguila AirstripSmall Airport
Fort Sherman AirportSmall Airport
Guillermo Palm Jaén AirportSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
Panamá Pacífico International AirportBLBSmall Airport
Rio Sidra AirportSmall 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 Rita

What is the population of Santa Rita?

Santa Rita has a population of 987 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 314.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Rita?

Santa Rita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 96.2 inches.

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