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Caldera, Panama
Chiriquí Province · Panama
Caldera is a small town in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 355. Elevation: 1,201 ft (366 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Caldera
A caldera is a large cauldron-like hollow that forms shortly after the emptying of a magma chamber in a volcanic eruption. The ejection of large volumes of magma in a short time can upset the integrity of a magma chamber's structure by in effect removing much of the chamber's filling material. The walls and ceiling of a chamber may now not be able to support its own weight and any substrate or rock resting above. The ground surface then collapses into the emptied or partially emptied magma chamber, leaving a large depression at the surface that may have a diameter of dozens of kilometers. Although sometimes described as a crater, the feature is actually a type of sinkhole, as it is formed through subsidence and collapse rather than an explosion or impact. Compared to the thousands of volcanic eruptions that occur over the course of a century, the formation of a caldera is a rare event, occurring only a few times within a given window of 100 years. Only nine caldera-forming collapses are known to have occurred between 1911 and 2022, with the caldera collapses at Kīlauea, Hawaii, in 2018 and Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai in 2022 being the most recent. Volcanoes that have formed a caldera are sometimes described as "caldera volcanoes".
People
Climate
| Population | 355 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.6542°, -82.3799° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Chiriquí Province |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 126.5 inches (3,214 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Caldera
Caldera is a small town in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 355. The city sits at an elevation of 1,201 feet (366 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 126.5 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.6°F |
| 44% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) |
| Area | 42.3 sq mi (109.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.6542°N, 82.3799°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1991 | LIMON, PANDORA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 90 | 138 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 113 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 74 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 90 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 79 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 83 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 70 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 13.9 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 14.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 11.8 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 14.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 14.6 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 21.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 13.5 in | Coldest |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 5.2 in |
Caldera has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in November to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 121.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (21.9") and January the driest (1.5").
Schools in Caldera
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Educativo Básico General Caldera | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Caldera
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHT FM 107.7 | entretenimiento, musica | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Caldera
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiguo Museo José Domingo de Obaldia | ||||
| Fundación Cultural Gallegos | ||||
| Museo al Ferrocarril | ||||
| Museo del Barrio y Antigüedades La Casona | ||||
| Museo Potrerillos | ||||
| Museo Regional de Gualaca |
Libraries in Caldera
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Las Lomas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Octavio Méndez Pereira | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica Minerva Urriola | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Santiago Anguizola Delgado | 0.0 | |||||
| Doctor Victor Levi Lasso | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Boquete | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Caldera
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hbo Quick | |||||
| Mercadito La Bendición | |||||
| Mercadito Octavo Este | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Público | |||||
| Mercado Público | |||||
| Mercado Público Cadena de Frío | |||||
| Mercando Público Cadena de Frío | |||||
| Ventas La Solución |
Restaurants in Caldera
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Caldera
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boquete Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Caldera
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Caldera
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport | BOC | Medium Airport |
| Coto 47 Airport | OTR | Medium Airport |
| Enrique Malek International Airport | DAV | Medium Airport |
| Alvaro Berroa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cangrejo Verde Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 63 (Coto 63) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Blanco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Ceiba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Fátima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cabezona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Laurel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto Armuelles Airport | AML | Small Airport |
| Rancho del Mar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Vito de Java Airport | TOO | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Caldera
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Católica de Caldera |
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What is the population of Caldera?
Caldera has a population of 355 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 42.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Caldera?
Caldera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 126.5 inches.