# Santa Isabel District, Colón Province – Corregimientos > Source: https://wherepedia.org/panama/colon/santa-isabel/ District · Colón Province # Santa Isabel District Santa Isabel District is a district of Panama in Colón Province. It covers **655.4 km²**. Its main town is Palenque. It is divided into 8 corregimientos. 87 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 8 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 655km² - 8corregimientos - 8mapped services ## Where is Santa Isabel District? Santa Isabel District lies in [Colón Province](https://wherepedia.org/panama/colon/), [Panama](https://wherepedia.org/panama/). It borders 3 other districts: [Kuna Yala District](https://wherepedia.org/panama/kuna-yala/kuna-yala/), [Panamá District](https://wherepedia.org/panama/panama/panama/) and [Portobelo District](https://wherepedia.org/panama/colon/portobelo/). By area it is the 34th largest of 76 districts in Panama. It covers 14.7% of [Colón Province](https://wherepedia.org/panama/colon/). The centre of Santa Isabel District is about 61 km in a straight line from Panama City, the capital. It is about 72 km from Colón, the main town of Colón Province. The centre point is at 9.4744° N, 79.2499° W. Source: [National mapping agency via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-pan). ## Things to see in and around Santa Isabel District OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Santa Isabel District: 3 beachs. - Cocuyé Abajo · beach - Playa Kokuyé · beach - Playa Maggi · beach Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed. ## Know before you go: Santa Isabel District - Time zoneUTC−5, no daylight saving · America/Panama - CurrencyBalboa (PAB) - Country calling code+507 - LanguagesSpanish, English - Plug typesType A, B · 110 V - Driving sideRight - Postcode format5 digits (#####) ### Nearest airports - Tocumen International Airport (PTY) · Tocumen47 km - Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC) · Albrook65 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:56) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:24, sunset around 17:59). Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/). Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling. ## Corregimientos of Santa Isabel District Corregimiento Area km² Localities Services [Cuango](https://wherepedia.org/panama/colon/santa-isabel/cuango/) 39 7 0 [Miramar](https://wherepedia.org/panama/colon/santa-isabel/miramar/) 9.8 3 3 [Nombre de Dios](https://wherepedia.org/panama/colon/santa-isabel/nombre-de-dios/) 144 35 4 [Palenque](https://wherepedia.org/panama/colon/santa-isabel/palenque/) 56 6 1 [Palmira](https://wherepedia.org/panama/colon/santa-isabel/palmira/) 174 15 0 [Playa Chiquita](https://wherepedia.org/panama/colon/santa-isabel/playa-chiquita/) 91 9 0 [Santa Isabel](https://wherepedia.org/panama/colon/santa-isabel/santa-isabel/) 114 8 0 [Viento Frío](https://wherepedia.org/panama/colon/santa-isabel/viento-frio/) 27 5 0 Source: [National mapping agency via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-pan); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). ## Villages and localities in Santa Isabel District Open gazetteers list **87 villages, towns and localities** in Santa Isabel District. The largest with a recorded population: Nombre de Dios (872), Viento Frío (387), Palenque (355), Santa Isabel (256), Palmira (254) and Miramar (154). Settlements here lie between about 2 m and 111 m above sea level (median 18 m). - Agua Muerta - Bahía de Escribanos - Bajo Grande - Bajo Obispo - Bella Vista - Boquilla del Hoyito - Brazo de Cedro - Brazo de Oro - Brazo de Tigre - Casa Blanca - Charco Dulce - Chitra - Cocuyé Abajo - Cocuyé Arriba - Cuango - Culebra - Diandi - Dos Bocas - El Bongo - El Cruce - El Mostrencoso - Fute - Guagara - Juan Díaz - Juan Miguel - La Calambra - La Cucaracha - La Huaca - La Loma - La Línea - La Piedrecita - La Unión Santeña - Las Malditas - Las Margaritas - Las Pavas - Loma Bonita - Loma del Zoilo - Los Caletones - Los Monos - Los Olivos - Los Pavos - Mariano - Miramar - Mocoso - Nombre de Dios - Nombre de Dios Arriba - Nuevo Canajagua - Nuevo Flores - Olla Mesa - Palenque - Palmira - Paso Hondo - Peña Blanca - Peña Bomba - Picy - Playa Alta - Playa Chiquita - Playa Colorada - Playa Damas - Progreso - Puerto Pava - Quebrada Canoa - Quebrada El Macho - Quebrada Grande - Quebrada La Pita - Quebrada La Prieta - Raicero - Rangallosa - Ronsuavo - Río Culebra - Río Fato - Río Indio - Río Matanza - Río Negro - Río San José - Río Suave - Río Tumba - Salato - San Antonio - San Josecito - San Juan - San Juan Arriba - Santa Isabel - Terrín - Viento Frío - Villarreal - Villarreal Adentro Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). ## Landscape and landmarks of Santa Isabel District Named natural and historic features inside Santa Isabel District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 68 rivers and streams. - Quebrada Agua Fina - Quebrada Aguacate - Quebrada Asiento Viejo - Quebrada Brazo de Cedro - Quebrada Calambra - Quebrada Conejo - Quebrada Diamudi - Quebrada Dianwardummad - Quebrada El Macho - Quebrada Guagua - Quebrada Juan Díaz - Quebrada La Calambra - Quebrada La Huaca - Quebrada La Mostrencosa - Quebrada La Olla - Quebrada Los Nunos - Quebrada Los Olivos - Quebrada Los Pavos - Quebrada Mamey - Quebrada Mariano - Quebrada Mayor - Quebrada Nurdargana - Quebrada Paso Canoa - Quebrada Perra …and 44 more. ### Coast and islands 15 headlands; 1 island. - Isla Cuili - Punta Agua - Punta Casa Blanca - Punta Chunga Chunga - Punta Cuango - Punta Escribano - Punta Escribanos - Punta Macolla - Punta Matanza - Punta Partida - Punta Pescador - Punta Rincón - Punta Santa Isabel - Punta Tumba - Punta de Palmira - Punta de Playa Chiquita ### Hills and mountains 12 hills. - Cerro Ukurwaryala · 334 m - Cerro Nakigaredyala · 301 m - Cerro Diurdiyala · 196 m - Cerro Demardakeyala · 174 m - Cerro Yardummad · 114 m - Cerro La Gloria · 110 m - Cerro Nabaganayala · 98 m - Cerro Argansikeyala · 77 m - Cerro Playa Alta · 75 m - Loma San José · 47 m - Cerro Carbonero · 41 m - Loma Alta · 32 m ### Forests and nature 2 nature reserves. - Reserva Hidrológica Santa Isabel - Reserva Hidrológica Santa Isabel ### Getting around 1 airfield. - Nombre de Dios Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in Santa Isabel District and the best time to visit In Santa Isabel District, the warmest month is May (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jan (26 °C). About 2,107 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (274 mm) and the driest Feb (13 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to April**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 26 30 Feb 26 13 Mar 27 27 Apr 27 115 May 27 259 Jun 27 274 Jul 27 241 Aug 27 242 Sep 27 253 Oct 27 270 Nov 27 261 Dec 27 122 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Santa Isabel District Places mapped inside Santa Isabel District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Petrol pumps3 - Hotels2 - Restaurants3 Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Quick answers - Where is Santa Isabel District?In Colón Province, Panama - What borders Santa Isabel District?Kuna Yala District, Panamá District and Portobelo District - What is there to see in Santa Isabel District?Cocuyé Abajo, Playa Kokuyé, Playa Maggi - What time zone is Santa Isabel District in?UTC−5 - What currency is used in Santa Isabel District?Balboa (PAB) - What language is spoken in Santa Isabel District?Spanish, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Santa Isabel District?87 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Santa Isabel District?Settlements lie between 2 m and 111 m - What is the highest point in Santa Isabel District?Cerro Ukurwaryala (334 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Santa Isabel District?January to April - How many petrol pumps are in Santa Isabel District?3 mapped - What is the P-code of Santa Isabel District?PA0405 (OCHA common operational dataset)