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Santiago de Veraguas, Panama
Veraguas Province · Panama
Santiago de Veraguas is a mid-size city in Veraguas Province, Panama with a population of 45,355. Elevation: 328 ft (100 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santiago de Veraguas
Santiago de Veraguas is the capital of the province of Veraguas, in the Republic of Panama, and the district or municipality of the same name. Located in the countryside next to the Pan American Highway, it is bounded on the north by San Francisco District, south by the Montijo District, east by Atalaya District and west by La Mesa District. It has a population of approximately 60,000 inhabitants according to the data of the last census carried out in the Republic of Panama (2014).
People
Climate
| Population | 45,355 |
| Population Density | 120 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.1000°, -80.9833° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Veraguas Province |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 94.5 inches (2,399 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santiago de Veraguas
Santiago de Veraguas is a mid-size city in Panama (Veraguas Province) with a population of 45,355. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet (100 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.5 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Climate in Santiago de Veraguas
Santiago de Veraguas has an average annual temperature of 26.9°C (80°F). The hottest month is Mar (28.7°C), the coldest is Jan (25.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2630 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Area | 376.7 sq mi (975.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 120/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.1000°N, 80.9833°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (104 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 11.6 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 11.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 12.8 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 13.4 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 16.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 11.7 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in |
Santiago de Veraguas has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 95.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.4") and February the driest (0.4").
Colleges & Universities in Santiago de Veraguas
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Tecnológico Superior de Panamá | University | — | — |
| Columbus University | University | — | Visit → |
| Inadeh El Bongo | College | — | — |
| ISAE | University | — | — |
| Iseforp | College | — | — |
| Oteima | College | — | — |
| Udelas | College | — | — |
| UNADP | College | — | — |
| Universidad de Panamá | University | — | — |
| Universidad de Panamá - Extensión de Ocú | University | — | — |
| Universidad del Istmo | College | — | — |
| Universidad Tecnologica de Panama | Sede Veraguas | University | — | — |
| USMA | University | — | — |
Schools in Santiago de Veraguas
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILIE | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Primavera | — | — | — | — |
| Normal Juan Demóstenes Arosemena | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Anexa El Canadá | — | — | — | — |
| Juan Ramón | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Omar Torrijos Herrera IPOT | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio José Santos Puga | — | — | — | — |
| Manuela H. de Pérez | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Tecnológico | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Panameño de Habilitación Especial | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Vicente de Paul | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Santiago de Veraguas
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Stereo 90.7 FM | — | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Santiago de Veraguas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Interactivo Canal de Panamá | ||||
| Regional de Veraguas |
Libraries in Santiago de Veraguas
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotéca Julio Fábrega | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santiago de Veraguas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achiote Food and Drinks | |||||
| Amicaj | |||||
| Benhur Isaak | |||||
| Centro 168 | |||||
| Centro China | |||||
| El Estadio | |||||
| Florencia | |||||
| Kiosco Jennifer | |||||
| Mercabastos | |||||
| Mini Super | |||||
| Mini Super Mitchel | |||||
| Servicios Múltiples |
Hotels in Santiago de Veraguas
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Santiago de Veraguas
111 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Santiago de Veraguas
7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Santiago de Veraguas
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Santiago de Veraguas
36 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Santiago de Veraguas
16 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Santiago de Veraguas
9 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Santiago de Veraguas
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Santiago de Veraguas
11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Santiago de Veraguas
32 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Santiago de Veraguas
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Santiago de Veraguas
7 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Santiago de Veraguas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santiago de Veraguas
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 |
| Coiba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coibito Landing Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| El Aguila Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Guillermo Palm Jaén Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Santa Rosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Plantación Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pixvae Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tonosí Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Santiago de Veraguas
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos y Telégrafos | |
| Deluxe International Freight | |
| Expreso Veragüense | |
| Fletes Chavale | |
| Mail Boxes Etc. | |
| My Box Express | |
| Servientrega | |
| SIMI | |
| Transporte Ferguson |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santiago de Veraguas
17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Asamblea de Dios | |
| Bautista Ebenezer | |
| Catedral Cristiana de las Asambleas de Dios | |
| Catedral Santiago Apóstol | |
| Cristo Shalom | |
| Don Bosco | |
| El Gran Yo Soy | |
| Hossana | |
| Iglesia de Cristo | |
| Iglesia Pentecostal Unida Latinoamericana | |
| Iglesia Universal | |
| Ministerio Kairos | |
| Ministerio Manantial de Vida | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová | |
| Santo Tomás | |
| Siquem | |
| Umep |
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What is the population of Santiago de Veraguas?
Santiago de Veraguas has a population of 45,355 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 120 people per square mile, spread across 376.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santiago de Veraguas?
Santiago de Veraguas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 94.5 inches.