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Santa Rosa, Panama

Chiriquí Province · Panama

Santa Rosa is a small town in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 207. Elevation: 1,788 ft (545 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

207 Population 7/sq mi density
1,788 ft Elevation 545 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
126.5 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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People

Population207
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain126.5 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation1,788 ft (545 m)
Population207
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation1,788 ft (545 m)
Coordinates8.6031°, -82.6846°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceChiriquí Province
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation126.5 inches (3,214 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa is a small town in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 207. The city sits at an elevation of 1,788 feet (545 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.

Santa Rosa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 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 126.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,788 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.6°F
44% above Panama avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,788 ft (545 m)
Area28.2 sq mi (73.1 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates8.6031°N, 82.6846°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 126.5"
233% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 20.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

707 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 6, 2025.

Apr 22, 1991 34 km S of Limón, Costa Rica M7.6 128 km
Jul 21, 2021 71 km S of Burica, Panama M6.7 135 km
Jul 31, 2002 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 76 km
Jun 16, 2002 55 km WSW of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica M6.4 145 km
Apr 28, 1990 8 km SSE of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica M6.4 95 km
May 18, 1992 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 135 km
Apr 4, 2023 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 122 km
May 4, 1991 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.2 108 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 18 km
Aug 25, 2001 45 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.1 108 km
Nov 9, 2001 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.1 123 km
Feb 4, 2004 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama M6.1 35 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 97 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 83 km
Aug 7, 2002 20 km S of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.0 87 km
May 12, 2019 1 km W of Breñón, Panama M6.0 16 km
May 1, 2006 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama M5.9 53 km
Nov 17, 1998 41 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M5.9 105 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 60 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Otto Category 3 267 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 90 128 km
1916 BOCAS DEL TORO Earthquake 1.3 m 134 km
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m 70 km
1941 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.2 m 6 58 km
1983 COSTA RICA Earthquake 0.1 m 6 46 km
1941 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m 145 km
1962 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m 67 km
1854 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Eruption + Earthquake 37 km
1822 MATINA Earthquake 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (198 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Turrialba Stratovolcano 3,340 m (10,958 ft) 2019 198 km
Irazu Stratovolcano 3,432 m (11,260 ft) 1994 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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 Rosa 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").

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Radio Stations near Santa Rosa

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHT FM 107.7 entretenimiento, musica MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Santa Rosa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo al Ferrocarril
Museo Potrerillos
Sitio Arqueológico y parque temático Barriles

Libraries in Santa Rosa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Publica Minerva Urriola0.0
Doctor Victor Levi Lasso0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Rosa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadito La Bendición
Mercado del Marisco
Mercado Público
Mercado Público
Mercado Público Cadena de Frío
Mercando Público Cadena de Frío
Refrescos Enil
Ventas La Solución

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Rosa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santa Rosa

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International AirportBOCMedium Airport
Buenos Aires AirportBAIMedium Airport
Coto 47 AirportOTRMedium Airport
Enrique Malek International AirportDAVMedium Airport
Golfito AirportGLFMedium Airport
Puerto Jimenez AirportPJMMedium Airport
Alvaro Berroa AirportSmall Airport
Cangrejo Verde AirportSmall Airport
Dieciocho AirportSmall Airport
Finca 63 (Coto 63) AirportSmall Airport
Finca Blanco AirportSmall Airport
Finca Ceiba AirportSmall Airport
Finca Fátima AirportSmall Airport
La Cabezona AirportSmall Airport
Laurel AirportSmall Airport
Potrero Grande AirfieldSmall Airport
Puerto Armuelles AirportAMLSmall Airport
Punta Banco AirportSmall Airport
Rancho del Mar AirportSmall Airport
Salama AirportSmall Airport
San Vito de Java AirportTOOSmall 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 Rosa

What is the population of Santa Rosa?

Santa Rosa has a population of 207 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 28.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Rosa?

Santa Rosa 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.

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