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Cerro Caña, Panama

Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca · Panama

Cerro Caña is a small town in Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca, Panama with a population of 319. Elevation: 1,670 ft (509 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

319 Population 11/sq mi density
1,670 ft Elevation 509 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
111.0 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About Cerro Caña

Cerro Caña is a corregimiento in Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca in the Republic of Panama.

People

Population319
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain111.0 in/yr
Sunny Days157/yr
Elevation1,670 ft (509 m)
Population319
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation1,670 ft (509 m)
Coordinates8.3488°, -81.6154°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceNgöbe-Buglé Comarca
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation111.0 inches (2,820 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cerro Caña

Cerro Caña is a small town in Panama (Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca) with a population of 319. The city sits at an elevation of 1,670 feet (509 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 111.0 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Cerro Caña has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 157 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 111.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,670 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.6°F
38% above Panama avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days157 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,670 ft (509 m)
Area29.1 sq mi (75.4 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates8.3488°N, 81.6154°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 111.0"
192% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 18.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

480 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 6, 2025.

May 13, 2014 110 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 148 km
Jul 31, 2002 14 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 138 km
May 18, 1992 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 126 km
Apr 4, 2023 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 118 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 126 km
Aug 25, 2001 45 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.1 150 km
Feb 4, 2004 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama M6.1 139 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 108 km
May 12, 2019 1 km W of Breñón, Panama M6.0 137 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 92 km
Nov 17, 1998 41 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M5.9 149 km
Jun 30, 2005 3 km W of Progreso, Panama M5.9 139 km
May 1, 2006 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama M5.9 141 km
Aug 3, 2002 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.8 133 km
Aug 26, 2024 83 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.8 122 km
Jul 15, 2020 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.8 104 km
Sep 4, 2003 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.7 83 km
Jan 29, 2021 12 km SW of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.7 148 km
Jul 22, 2024 8 km SE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.7 132 km
May 26, 2008 11 km WNW of Finca Blanco, Panama M5.6 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1916 BOCAS DEL TORO Earthquake 1.3 m 145 km
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m 105 km
1962 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (161 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 1.2 in
February 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 76°F (25°C) 1.1 in
April 76°F (25°C) 4.9 in Warmest
May 76°F (24°C) 13.7 in
June 75°F (24°C) 12.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 10.8 in
August 74°F (24°C) 14.7 in
September 74°F (23°C) 16.0 in
October 74°F (23°C) 18.5 in Wettest
November 73°F (23°C) 12.6 in Coldest
December 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in

Cerro Caña has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 73°F in November to 76°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 111.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (18.5") and February the driest (0.8").

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Airports Near Cerro Caña

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ruben Cantu AirportSYPMedium Airport
Coibito Landing AirstripSmall Airport
La Plantación AirportSmall Airport
Pixvae AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Panama
Area
30.4 km² (11.7 mi²)

🇵🇦 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 Cerro Caña

What is the population of Cerro Caña?

Cerro Caña has a population of 319 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 29.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cerro Caña?

Cerro Caña has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 157 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 111.0 inches.

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