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Cacao, Panama
Panamá Oeste Province · Panama
Cacao is a small town in Panamá Oeste Province, Panama with a population of 636. Elevation: 676 ft (206 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Cacao
El Cacao is a corregimiento in Capira District, Panamá Oeste Province, Panama with a population of 4,951 as of 2010. Its population as of 1990 was 4,042; its population as of 2000 was 4,387.
People
Climate
| Population | 636 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.7602°, -80.0134° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Panamá Oeste Province |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 96.2 inches (2,444 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cacao
Cacao is a small town in Panama (Panamá Oeste Province) with a population of 636. The city sits at an elevation of 676 feet (206 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 96.2 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Area | 485.7 sq mi (1,258.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.7602°N, 80.0134°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (26 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 26 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 12.9 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 11.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 9.6 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 12.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 12.5 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 14.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 13.9 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 12.4 in | Coldest |
Cacao has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in December to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 114.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.8") and March the driest (1.3").
Schools in Cacao
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Educativo de Bajo Bonito | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo de Bajo Bonito | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Cacao
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beat Life Panama | 80s, 90s | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Cacao
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de La Chorrera | ||||
| Museo Padre José Noto | ||||
| Museo Victoriano Lorenzo | ||||
| Serpentario |
Libraries in Cacao
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agencia Central Panameña de Publicaciones S.A. | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| BP-Hortensio de Icaza | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria La Preferida | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria y Novedades Emilio | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cacao
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de Frutas | |||||
| Mercado Público | |||||
| Mini Super El Triunfo |
Stadiums & Teams in Cacao
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cacao
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tocumen International Airport | PTY | Large Airport |
| Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport | ONX | Medium Airport |
| Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport | PAC | Medium Airport |
| Aguadulce Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Capt. Alex H. Bosquez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Captain Krish E. Persaud Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chame Mayor Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Aguila Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fort Sherman Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guillermo Palm Jaén Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Santa Rosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Panamá Pacífico International Airport | BLB | Small Airport |
| Rio Sidra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Scarlett Martinez International Airport | RIH | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cacao
What is the population of Cacao?
Cacao has a population of 636 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 485.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cacao?
Cacao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 96.2 inches.