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Soná

City in Veraguas, Panama

Overview

Soná is a charming small town in Veraguas, Panama, known as the gateway to the Azuero Peninsula and as a hub for travelers heading to the Pacific coast or Santa Catalina. Its lively main streets, local markets, and friendly residents offer an authentic Panamanian small-town experience.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Panama
Province
Veraguas
Population
27,833
Time Zone
America/Panama
Coordinates
8.01°, -81.32°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$600
Local Cost
$370
Local Income
$500
Cashless
30
English
25
Temperature
26.5°C
Summer Avg
26.3°C
Winter Avg
25.9°C
Record High
39.1°C
Record Low
18.4°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1936 mm
Internet Speed
514 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
13
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SYP
Distance
42 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-22.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.

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