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Cañazas Abajo, Panama

Veraguas Province · Panama

Cañazas Abajo is a small town in Veraguas Province, Panama with a population of 936. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

936 Population 15/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
84.4 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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People

Population936
Density15/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain84.4 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population936
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates8.1469°, -80.7188°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceVeraguas Province
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation84.4 inches (2,144 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cañazas Abajo

Cañazas Abajo is a small town in Panama (Veraguas Province) with a population of 936. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 84.4 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Cañazas Abajo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 84.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above Panama avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area61.6 sq mi (159.6 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates8.1469°N, 80.7188°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.4"
122% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 15.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

108 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.5 on May 18, 2025.

Jan 27, 2018 47 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M5.7 150 km
Feb 1, 2003 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.6 142 km
Jul 14, 2001 30 km SSE of Pedasí, Panama M5.3 131 km
Jun 13, 2018 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama M5.2 82 km
Jan 31, 2018 38 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama M5.2 138 km
Jul 14, 2001 37 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M5.1 140 km
May 18, 2012 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama M4.9 60 km
May 27, 2011 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama M4.9 73 km
Mar 24, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 139 km
Feb 12, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 135 km
Feb 6, 2024 11 km S of La Tronosa, Panama M4.8 92 km
Apr 21, 2020 12 km SSW of Arenas, Panama M4.8 100 km
Mar 28, 2022 5 km NNW of La Tronosa, Panama M4.7 75 km
Mar 1, 2003 67 km WSW of Arenas, Panama M4.7 143 km
Jun 23, 2019 34 km WSW of La Loma, Panama M4.6 103 km
Jan 25, 1996 25 km ESE of Cambutal, Panama M4.6 121 km
Apr 18, 2012 10 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama M4.6 62 km
Jun 28, 2022 46 km ESE of Cambutal, Panama M4.6 139 km
Feb 6, 2022 6 km NW of Ave María, Panama M4.6 90 km
Sep 7, 2016 46 km SSW of Santa Cruz, Panama M4.6 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (77 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 77 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 82°F (28°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 83°F (28°C) 0.8 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in
June 81°F (27°C) 11.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 8.5 in
August 80°F (27°C) 11.7 in
September 80°F (27°C) 12.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 15.4 in Wettest
November 80°F (26°C) 10.9 in
December 80°F (27°C) 3.6 in

Cañazas Abajo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 87.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.4") and February the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Cañazas Abajo

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Instituto Nacional de Agricultura
Escuela Cañazas Abajo
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Radio Stations near Cañazas Abajo

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Flow 92.7 FM hits, latino AAC+ 128 kbps
Original Stereo 90.7 FM MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Cañazas Abajo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Capilla San Juan de Dios
Museo de la Sal y el Azucar - Stella Sierra
Museo del Parque Arqueológico El Caño

Restaurants in Cañazas Abajo

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comedor del INA

Gyms in Cañazas Abajo

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gimnasio INA

Stadiums & Teams in Cañazas Abajo

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Airports Near Cañazas Abajo

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alonso Valderrama AirportCTDMedium Airport
Ruben Cantu AirportSYPMedium Airport
Aguadulce AirportSmall Airport
Augusto Vergara AirportSmall Airport
Candelaria AirportSmall Airport
Capt. J. Montenegro AirportPDMSmall Airport
El Aguila AirstripSmall Airport
Guillermo Palm Jaén AirportSmall Airport
Ingenio Santa Rosa AirportSmall Airport
La Plantación AirportSmall Airport
Scarlett Martinez International AirportRIHSmall Airport
Tonosí AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cañazas Abajo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Cuadrangular Cañazas Abajo

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Panama

🇵🇦 About Panama

Capital Panama City
Population 4,176,873
Area 78,200 km²
GDP (USD) $83,812,155,244
GDP per capita $18,797
HDI 0.820
Life expectancy 79.6 years
Internet users 68.6%
Urban population 65.9%
Currency PAB (Balboa)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +507
TLD .pa
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Panama

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 9 Martyr's Day Martyr's Day
Feb 16 Carnival Carnival
Feb 17 Carnival Carnival
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Separation Day Separation Day
Nov 4 Flag Day Flag Day
Nov 5 Colon Day Colón Day
Nov 10 Shout in Villa de los Santos Shout in Villa de los Santos
Nov 28 Independence Day Independence Day
Dec 8 Mother's Day Mother's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cañazas Abajo

What is the population of Cañazas Abajo?

Cañazas Abajo has a population of 936 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 61.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cañazas Abajo?

Cañazas Abajo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 84.4 inches.

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