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Cañazas, Panama

Panamá · Panama

Cañazas is a small town in Panamá, Panama with a population of 653. Elevation: 387 ft (118 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

653 Population 3/sq mi density
387 ft Elevation 118 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
91.7 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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People

Population653
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain91.7 in/yr
Sunny Days172/yr
Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Population653
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Coordinates8.9008°, -78.2249°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvincePanamá
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation91.7 inches (2,330 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cañazas

Cañazas is a small town in Panama (Panamá) with a population of 653. The city sits at an elevation of 387 feet (118 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 91.7 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Cañazas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 172 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 387 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above Panama avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days172 days/yr

Geography

Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Area237.6 sq mi (615.3 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates8.9008°N, 78.2249°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.7"
141% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 14.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

164 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 5, 2025.

May 25, 2023 45 km NE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama M6.5 125 km
Feb 26, 2000 7 km SE of Narganá, Panama M6.1 66 km
Jul 4, 2009 4 km NNW of El Porvenir, Panama M6.1 112 km
May 2, 1991 71 km NE of Mulatupo, Panama M6.0 117 km
Jul 29, 2015 29 km NE of Unión Chocó, Panama M5.9 125 km
Jun 7, 2002 22 km WNW of Puerto Obaldía, Panama M5.6 70 km
Aug 29, 2023 56 km NNE of Narganá, Panama M5.5 118 km
Mar 16, 2002 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama M5.3 81 km
Jul 6, 2009 4 km NW of El Porvenir, Panama M5.3 112 km
May 1, 2021 17 km NNE of Santa Isabel, Panama M5.1 135 km
May 3, 2023 9 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M5.0 63 km
Mar 3, 2022 61 km N of Narganá, Panama M5.0 128 km
May 25, 2023 40 km ENE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama M5.0 125 km
May 4, 2017 15 km NW of Playón Chico, Panama M4.8 57 km
Nov 11, 1990 43 km NNE of Narganá, Panama M4.8 105 km
Apr 9, 1994 15 km SE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 57 km
Sep 24, 1991 12 km E of Narganá, Panama M4.7 65 km
Feb 20, 2017 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama M4.7 131 km
Aug 22, 2004 10 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 63 km
Nov 6, 1999 27 km N of Narganá, Panama M4.7 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
1988 Joan:miriam Category 3 268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1882 SAN BLAS ARCHIPELAGO Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 100 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 1.0 in
April 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in Warmest
May 80°F (27°C) 9.7 in
June 80°F (26°C) 11.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 10.2 in
August 80°F (26°C) 10.9 in
September 79°F (26°C) 11.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 14.1 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 11.2 in
December 78°F (26°C) 6.0 in

Cañazas has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 91.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.1") and February the driest (0.9").

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Hotels in Cañazas

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Solbrillante

Restaurants in Cañazas

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Solbrillante

Airports Near Cañazas

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Achutupu AirportACUSmall Airport
Ailigandí AirportAILSmall Airport
Caledonia AirportSmall Airport
Corazón de Jesús AirportCZJSmall Airport
Corazón de Jesús AirportSmall Airport
Mamitupu AirportMPISmall Airport
Mansukun AirportSmall Airport
Miraflores AirportSmall Airport
Mulatupo AirportMPPSmall Airport
Nusatupo AirportSmall Airport
Ogobsucum AirportOGMSmall Airport
Playón Chico AirportPYCSmall Airport
Punta Cocos AirportSmall Airport
Punta Patiño AirstripSmall Airport
Río Azúcar AirportSmall Airport
Río Tigre AirportSmall Airport
San Miguel AirportNMGSmall Airport
Ticantiquí AirportTJCSmall Airport
Tubualá AirportTUWSmall Airport
Tupile AirportSmall Airport
Ustupu AirportUTUSmall Airport
Wannukandi AirportSmall Airport
Wannukandi AirportNBLSmall Airport
Yaviza AirportPYVSmall Airport

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

What is the population of Cañazas?

Cañazas has a population of 653 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 237.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cañazas?

Cañazas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 172 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 91.7 inches.

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