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Arraiján

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Updated Friday, October 30, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Arraiján month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Arraiján are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 30–32°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), November the coldest (average low 23°C), and November the wettest (about 353 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January30.223.35310.6
February31.123.42710.9
March31.923.53811.0
April31.523.812710.5
May29.724.02908.4
June29.023.62987.9
July29.223.53327.2
August29.223.43107.7
September29.023.52847.9
October28.823.33228.5
November28.523.13537.9
December29.523.313010.1

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Past and future events in Arraiján

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Final battles of Juan Eligio Alzuru

    Between August 24 and 27, 1831, Arraiján was the scene of final battles involving dictator Juan Eligio Alzuru and forces led by Tomás Herrera and José de Fábrega.

  2. Official declaration of Arraiján as a district

    Arraiján was officially declared a district on September 12, 1855.

  3. Mayoral election of Stefany Dayan Peñalba

    Stefany Dayan Peñalba was elected as mayor of Arraiján during the elections held on May 5, 2024.

Current public leadership

  • Stephany Peñalba

    Mayor of the Arraiján district, serving as the first female independent mayor of the municipality.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Arraiján has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • Juan Eligio Alzuru

    Soldier and dictator whose forces engaged in the final battles in Arraiján in August 1831.

  • Tomás Herrera

    Led forces that defeated Juan Eligio Alzuru in Arraiján in August 1831.

  • José de Fábrega

    Contributed to defeating Juan Eligio Alzuru's forces in Arraiján in August 1831.

  • Adalberto Rodríguez

    Precursor of social and cultural ties who wrote about the birth, customs, and traditions of Arraiján.

Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

  • La Estrella de Panamá

    Panamanian newspaper that has published historical and cultural features on Arraiján.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Arraiján, in brief

Arraiján is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Arraiján took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Arraiján

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Arraiján

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Arraiján

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Arraiján

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Arraiján

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08 · Questions

Questions about Arraiján

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arraiján

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01 · Q&A

Where is Arraiján located and what are its coordinates?

Arraiján is situated in Panama at geographic coordinates 8.9398, -79.6404, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Arraiján?

Arraiján has a recorded population of approximately 76,815 and observes the America/Panama time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Arraiján?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Arraiján include ES-PA, English, with PAB used for local transactions.

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