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La Palma
City in Los Santos, Panama
Overview
La Palma is the remote provincial capital of Darién, Panama, set along the Tuira River delta. Known for its serene riverside atmosphere and access to the lush Darien jungle, it offers a glimpse of rural Panamanian life far from the bustle of the cities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Panama
Province
Los Santos
Population
1,283
Time Zone
America/Panama
Coordinates
7.72°, -80.38°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
53
LGBTQ+ Safety
38
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost · estimate
$753
Local Cost
$410
Local Income
$330
Cashless
20
English
20
Temperature
25.4°C
Summer Avg
25.2°C
Winter Avg
24.8°C
Record High
36.7°C
Record Low
17.6°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
1967 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CTD
Distance
30 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 52/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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