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Cañita, Panama

Panamá · Panama

Cañita is a small town in Panamá, Panama with a population of 629. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

629 Population 5/sq mi density
89 ft Elevation 27 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
93.9 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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People

Population629
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain93.9 in/yr
Sunny Days169/yr
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Population629
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Coordinates9.2224°, -78.8951°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvincePanamá
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation93.9 inches (2,386 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cañita

Cañita is a small town in Panama (Panamá) with a population of 629. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 93.9 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Cañita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 169 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 93.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.3°F
45% above Panama avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days169 days/yr

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area128.1 sq mi (331.8 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates9.2224°N, 78.8951°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 93.9"
147% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 14.06"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

157 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 5, 2025.

Feb 26, 2000 7 km SE of Narganá, Panama M6.1 45 km
Jul 4, 2009 4 km NNW of El Porvenir, Panama M6.1 42 km
Aug 29, 2023 56 km NNE of Narganá, Panama M5.5 93 km
Aug 13, 2003 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama M5.4 116 km
Mar 16, 2002 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama M5.3 23 km
Jul 6, 2009 4 km NW of El Porvenir, Panama M5.3 41 km
May 1, 2021 17 km NNE of Santa Isabel, Panama M5.1 59 km
Mar 3, 2022 61 km N of Narganá, Panama M5.0 94 km
May 3, 2023 9 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M5.0 42 km
Nov 11, 1990 43 km NNE of Narganá, Panama M4.8 82 km
May 4, 2017 15 km NW of Playón Chico, Panama M4.8 64 km
Feb 20, 2017 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama M4.7 110 km
Sep 9, 1993 34 km NE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 76 km
Aug 22, 2004 10 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 39 km
Apr 9, 1994 15 km SE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 45 km
Sep 7, 2015 20 km NE of Metetí, Panama M4.7 136 km
Sep 24, 1991 12 km E of Narganá, Panama M4.7 52 km
Nov 6, 1999 27 km N of Narganá, Panama M4.7 60 km
Feb 9, 2011 9 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama M4.6 82 km
Mar 7, 2012 9 km N of Tubualá, Panama M4.6 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
1996 Cesar Category 1 265 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 3 219 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 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (157 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 157 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 2.1 in
February 78°F (26°C) 1.1 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
May 80°F (26°C) 11.1 in
June 78°F (26°C) 11.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 10.0 in
August 78°F (26°C) 10.2 in
September 78°F (25°C) 11.1 in
October 78°F (25°C) 14.1 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 13.3 in Coldest
December 77°F (25°C) 5.4 in

Cañita has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in November to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 93.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.1") and March the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Cañita

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
C.E.B.G Climaco Delgado Barahona
Escuela Lorenza G. de Lasso
Escuela Bilingüe Akua Yala
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Museums in Cañita

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum of Kuna Cultura

Hotels in Cañita

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Burbayar Lodge

Restaurants in Cañita

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cucharitas Burguer
Fonda Yendis

Cafes in Cañita

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafetería SBH - en construcción

Gas Stations in Cañita

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Delta
Estación de Gasolina Delta
Estación TEXACO El Llano [Cartí, Foodmart]
Terpel

Airports Near Cañita

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tocumen International AirportPTYLarge Airport
Marcos A. Gelabert International AirportPACMedium Airport
Capt. Alex H. Bosquez AirportSmall Airport
Cartí AirportCTESmall Airport
Coral Lodge AirportSmall Airport
Corazón de Jesús AirportCZJSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
Mandinga AirportSmall Airport
Nusatupo AirportSmall Airport
Panamá Pacífico International AirportBLBSmall Airport
Playón Chico AirportPYCSmall Airport
Raul Arias Espinoza AirportOTDSmall Airport
Río Azúcar AirportSmall Airport
Rio Sidra AirportSmall Airport
Río Tigre AirportSmall Airport
Ticantiquí AirportTJCSmall Airport
Tupile AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Cañita

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Policentro MINSA - Chepo

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 Cañita

What is the population of Cañita?

Cañita has a population of 629 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 128.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cañita?

Cañita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 169 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 93.9 inches.

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