Santa Fe, Veraguas
Santa Fe de Veraguas | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Coordinates: 8°30′40″N 81°4′40″W / 8.51111°N 81.07778°W | |
| Country | Panama |
| Province | Veraguas |
| Founded | ~ 1560 |
| Area | |
| • Land | 145.1 km2 (56.0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 430 m (1,410 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 3,047 |
| • Density | 21/km2 (50/sq mi) |
| Population density calculated based on land area. | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| Climate | Am |
Santa Fe is the name of the capital of the Santa Fe District in the province of Veraguas in Panama. It has a population of 3200 and lies at an altitude of about 430m. Santa Fe lies close to the continental divide and just 60 km from the Mosquito Gulf at the Caribbean Sea, but is only connected to the Pacific coast with a paved road to the Pan-American Highway and the city of Santiago de Veraguas.
Santa Fe is known throughout Panama for its natural environment. The Santa Fe national park surrounds the town in three directions, measuring 72.636 hectares. The park is home to at least 300 bird species, 300 species of orchids and rare flora and fauna. The Santa Maria River and its tributaries spring from the park. The air quality and forests make the area a popular tourist destination for outdoor activities such as hiking and bird watching.