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Plaza de Caisán, Panama
Chiriquí Province · Panama
Plaza de Caisán is a small town in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 1,363. Elevation: 2,648 ft (807 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Plaza de Caisán
Plaza Caisán is a corregimiento in Renacimiento District, Chiriquí Province, Panama. It has a land area of 96.1 square kilometres (37.1 sq mi) and had a population of 2,901 as of 2010, giving it a population density of 30.2 inhabitants per square kilometre (78/sq mi). Its population as of 1990 was 1,927; its population as of 2000 was 2,201.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,363 |
| Population Density | 34 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,648 ft (807 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.7435°, -82.8207° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Chiriquí Province |
| Average Temperature | 71°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 118.0 inches (2,997 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Plaza de Caisán
Plaza de Caisán is a small town in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 1,363. The city sits at an elevation of 2,648 feet (807 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 118.0 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 71.1°F |
| 32% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 148 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,648 ft (807 m) |
| Area | 39.9 sq mi (103.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.7435°N, 82.8207°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 | 108 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 131 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 90 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 42 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 31 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 133 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 82 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 34 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 86 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 176 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 178 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 13.8 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 13.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 10.8 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 14.6 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 16.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 19.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 12.2 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
Plaza de Caisán has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 70°F in December to 73°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 118.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (19.3") and January the driest (1.7").
Schools in Plaza de Caisán
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terreno de la Escuela Primaria de Caisan Centro | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Secudario de Fuertes Caminos de Caisán | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nueva Delly | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Los Planes | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Plaza de Caisán
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHT FM 107.7 | entretenimiento, musica | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Plaza de Caisán
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura | ||||
| Sitio Arqueológico y parque temático Barriles |
Libraries in Plaza de Caisán
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Plaza de Caisán
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macrobiótica El Sol | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Corredores | |||||
| Mercando Público Cadena de Frío | |||||
| Refrescos Enil |
Stadiums & Teams in Plaza de Caisán
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Plaza de Caisán
28 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 |
| Alvaro Berroa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cangrejo Verde Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Carate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dieciocho Airport | — | 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 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Plaza de Caisán
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Católica Los Planes | |
| Iglesia Sinai | |
| Templo Evangelista |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Panama
13 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Plaza de Caisán
What is the population of Plaza de Caisán?
Plaza de Caisán has a population of 1,363 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 39.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Plaza de Caisán?
Plaza de Caisán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 148 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 118.0 inches.