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El Rincón, Panama

Herrera Province · Panama

El Rincón is a small town in Herrera Province, Panama with a population of 1,341. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,341 Population 22/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
84.4 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About El Rincón

El Rincón is a corregimiento in Santa María District, Herrera Province, Panama with a population of 1,712 as of 2010.

People

Population1,341
Density22/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain84.4 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population1,341
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates8.1196°, -80.6151°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceHerrera Province
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation84.4 inches (2,144 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Rincón

El Rincón is a small town in Panama (Herrera Province) with a population of 1,341. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 84.4 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

El Rincón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 84.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above Panama avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area61.6 sq mi (159.6 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates8.1196°N, 80.6151°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.4"
122% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 14.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

119 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.5 on May 18, 2025.

Jan 27, 2018 47 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M5.7 139 km
Jan 31, 2018 53 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M5.6 145 km
Jul 14, 2001 30 km SSE of Pedasí, Panama M5.3 121 km
Jan 31, 2018 38 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama M5.2 127 km
Jun 13, 2018 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama M5.2 77 km
Jul 31, 2000 52 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama M5.2 143 km
Jul 14, 2001 37 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M5.1 130 km
Jan 29, 2018 58 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama M5.0 149 km
May 18, 2012 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama M4.9 65 km
May 27, 2011 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama M4.9 67 km
Feb 12, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 144 km
Feb 6, 2024 11 km S of La Tronosa, Panama M4.8 88 km
Apr 21, 2020 12 km SSW of Arenas, Panama M4.8 100 km
Mar 24, 2015 54 km SSW of Puerto Vidal, Panama M4.8 148 km
Mar 28, 2022 5 km NNW of La Tronosa, Panama M4.7 71 km
Mar 1, 2003 67 km WSW of Arenas, Panama M4.7 146 km
Apr 29, 2002 51 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M4.7 143 km
Jun 28, 2022 46 km ESE of Cambutal, Panama M4.6 131 km
Feb 6, 2022 6 km NW of Ave María, Panama M4.6 85 km
Jun 23, 2019 34 km WSW of La Loma, Panama M4.6 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (71 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 71 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 83°F (28°C) 0.6 in
April 83°F (29°C) 2.3 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 7.0 in
June 81°F (27°C) 11.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in
September 81°F (27°C) 10.6 in
October 80°F (27°C) 14.3 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 10.6 in
December 80°F (27°C) 2.8 in

El Rincón has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 77.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.3") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near El Rincón

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Flow 92.7 FM hits, latino AAC+ 128 kbps
Original Stereo 90.7 FM MP3 256 kbps

Museums in El Rincón

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Capilla San Juan de Dios
Museo de Chitre
Museo de la Sal y el Azucar - Stella Sierra
museo de la villa de los santos

Libraries in El Rincón

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Publica de Chitre0.0

Stadiums & Teams in El Rincón

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Rincón

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alonso Valderrama AirportCTDMedium Airport
Ruben Cantu AirportSYPMedium Airport
Aguadulce AirportSmall Airport
Arenas AirportSmall Airport
Augusto Vergara AirportSmall Airport
Candelaria AirportSmall Airport
Capt. J. Montenegro AirportPDMSmall Airport
Captain Krish E. Persaud AirportSmall Airport
Chame Mayor AirportSmall Airport
El Aguila AirstripSmall Airport
Guillermo Palm Jaén AirportSmall Airport
Ingenio Santa Rosa AirportSmall Airport
La Plantación AirportSmall Airport
Scarlett Martinez International AirportRIHSmall Airport
Tonosí AirportSmall 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 El Rincón

What is the population of El Rincón?

El Rincón has a population of 1,341 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 61.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Rincón?

El Rincón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 84.4 inches.

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