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Santo Tomás, Panama
Chiriquí Province · Panama
Santo Tomás is a small town in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 653. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santo Tomás
Palo Grande is a corregimiento in Alanje District, Chiriquí Province, Panama. It has a land area of 41.0 square kilometres (15.8 sq mi) and had a population of 642 as of 2023, giving it a population density of 15.7 inhabitants per square kilometre (41/sq mi). Its population as of 2010 was 578; its population as of 2000 was 563.
People
Climate
| Population | 653 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.3970°, -82.6477° |
| 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 Tomás
Santo Tomás is a small town in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 653. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 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 | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 339.7 sq mi (879.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.3970°N, 82.6477°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 47 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 70 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 59 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 149 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 45 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 40 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 13.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 13.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 11.2 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 13.5 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 14.4 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 24.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 12.2 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 4.7 in |
Santo Tomás has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 117.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (24.2") and February the driest (1.9").
Radio Stations near Santo Tomás
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHT FM 107.7 | entretenimiento, musica | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Santo Tomás
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiguo Museo José Domingo de Obaldia | ||||
| Fort David | ||||
| Fundación Cultural Gallegos | ||||
| Museo al Ferrocarril | ||||
| Museo del Barrio y Antigüedades La Casona |
Libraries in Santo Tomás
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Octavio Méndez Pereira | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Santiago Anguizola Delgado | 0.0 | |||||
| Doctor Victor Levi Lasso | 0.0 | |||||
| Farmacia Herrera | 0.0 | |||||
| Generosa Valdés | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santo Tomás
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hbo Quick | |||||
| Mercadito La Bendición | |||||
| Mercadito Octavo Este | |||||
| Mercadito Zuny | |||||
| Mercado del Marisco | |||||
| Mercado Público | |||||
| Mercado Público | |||||
| Mercado Público Cadena de Frío | |||||
| Refrescos Enil | |||||
| Ventas La Solución |
Stadiums & Teams in Santo Tomás
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santo Tomás
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
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What is the population of Santo Tomás?
Santo Tomás has a population of 653 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 339.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santo Tomás?
Santo Tomás 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.