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Santo Domingo, Panama
Chiriquí Province · Panama
Santo Domingo is a small town in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 1,216. Elevation: 709 ft (216 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo, formerly known as Santo Domingo de Guzmán, is the capital and largest city of the Dominican Republic and the largest metropolitan area in the Caribbean by population. As of 2022, the city center had a population of 1,029,110 while its metropolitan area, Greater Santo Domingo, had a population of 4,274,651. The city is coterminous with the boundaries of the Distrito Nacional (D.N.), itself bordered on three sides by Santo Domingo Province.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,216 |
| Population Density | 43 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.5104°, -82.7137° |
| 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 Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo is a small town in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 1,216. The city sits at an elevation of 709 feet (216 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 | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Area | 28.2 sq mi (73.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 43/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.5104°N, 82.7137°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 | — | 144 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 61 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 | — | 142 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 56 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 32 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 |
Santo Domingo 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 Santo Domingo
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHT FM 107.7 | entretenimiento, musica | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Santo Domingo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Potrerillos |
Libraries in Santo Domingo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Farmacia Herrera | 0.0 | |||||
| Generosa Valdés | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santo Domingo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadito La Bendición | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Corredores | |||||
| Mercado Público | |||||
| Refrescos Enil |
Stadiums & Teams in Santo Domingo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santo Domingo
21 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 |
| Carate 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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What is the population of Santo Domingo?
Santo Domingo has a population of 1,216 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 28.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santo Domingo?
Santo Domingo 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.