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Cañas Gordas, Panama
Chiriquí Province · Panama
Cañas Gordas is a small town in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 374. Elevation: 3,822 ft (1,165 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 374 |
| Population Density | 9 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,822 ft (1,165 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.7472°, -82.9172° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Chiriquí Province |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 119.0 inches (3,023 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cañas Gordas
Cañas Gordas is a small town in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 374. The city sits at an elevation of 3,822 feet (1,165 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 119.0 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 71.9°F |
| 33% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 145 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,822 ft (1,165 m) |
| Area | 39.9 sq mi (103.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.7472°N, 82.9172°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 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 | 106 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 138 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 95 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 32 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 21 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 122 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 84 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 29 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 84 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (170 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 170 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 171 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 14.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 13.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 10.4 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 13.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 15.5 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 20.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 12.6 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
Cañas Gordas has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 70°F in December to 74°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 119.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (20.4") and February the driest (1.8").
Schools in Cañas Gordas
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Cañas Gordas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Copal | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Alto de Quiel | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Cañas Gordas
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHT FM 107.7 | entretenimiento, musica | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Cañas Gordas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura | ||||
| Sitio Arqueológico y parque temático Barriles |
Libraries in Cañas Gordas
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilioteca Pública de Golfito | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cañas Gordas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macrobiótica El Sol | |||||
| Mercado Central de Golfito | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Corredores | |||||
| Refrescos Enil |
Stadiums & Teams in Cañas Gordas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cañas Gordas
33 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport | BOC | Medium Airport |
| Buenos Aires Airport | BAI | Medium Airport |
| Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport | CHX | Medium Airport |
| Coto 47 Airport | OTR | Medium Airport |
| Enrique Malek International Airport | DAV | Medium Airport |
| Golfito Airport | GLF | Medium Airport |
| Palmar Sur Airport | PMZ | Medium Airport |
| Puerto Jimenez Airport | PJM | Medium Airport |
| Altagracia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Altomonte Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Alvaro Berroa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cangrejo Verde Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Carate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dieciocho Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Drake Bay Airport | DRK | Small Airport |
| Finca 10 / Nuevo Palmar Sur Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 32 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 63 (Coto 63) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 67 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Blanco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Ceiba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Delicias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Fátima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cabezona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Laurel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Potrero Grande Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto Armuelles Airport | AML | Small Airport |
| Punta Banco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho del Mar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Salama Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Vito de Java Airport | TOO | Small Airport |
| Santa Fe Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sirena Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Cañas Gordas
What is the population of Cañas Gordas?
Cañas Gordas has a population of 374 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 39.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cañas Gordas?
Cañas Gordas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 145 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 119.0 inches.