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Río Abajo, Panama
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Río Abajo is a small city in Panamá, Panama with a population of 26,607. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Río Abajo
Río Abajo is a corregimiento within Panama City, in Panamá District, Panamá Province, Panama with a population of 26,607 as of 2010. Its population as of 1990 was 33,155; its population as of 2000 was 28,714. It is a West Indian neighborhood; the unique culture of this area of Panama stems mainly from the English Caribbean people who relocated to the area from Anglophone islands in the Antilles more than a century ago, namely Jamaica and Barbados. Rio Abajo consists of over 30 streets, the most notable are 4th, 13th and 17th streets, 2 story wood houses, churches with old southern architecture. Rio Abajo is also the name of a river flowing through Rio Abajo neighborhood.
People
Climate
| Population | 26,607 |
| Population Density | 9,675 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.0240°, -79.4936° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Panamá |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 84.2 inches (2,137 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Río Abajo
Río Abajo is a small city in Panama (Panamá) with a population of 26,607. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 84.2 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Climate in Río Abajo
Río Abajo has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (28.3°C), the coldest is Jan (26.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 2342 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.9°F |
| 48% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,675/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.0240°N, 79.4936°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 121 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (89 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 10.3 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 15.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 14.6 in | Coldest |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 7.6 in |
Río Abajo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in November to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 93.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.6") and March the driest (0.9").
Schools in Río Abajo
31 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio León A. Soto | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Bilingue Children of the Future | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Bilingue El Arco Iris | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Clara Ophelia Wattley | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Santa Marta | — | — | — | — |
| Santa Marta | — | — | — | — |
| C.E.B. Bright Kids Panamá | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela República de Yugoslavia | — | — | — | — |
| C.E.B.G. República de Alemania | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Antonio | — | — | — | — |
| I.P.T.C Nicolás del Rosario | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Los Andes | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Estado de Libia | — | — | — | — |
| EScuela María Ossa de Amador | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Juan B. Sossa | — | — | — | — |
| C.E.B.G. República de Haití | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Estado de Israel | — | — | — | — |
| C.E.B.G. Josefina Tapia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Carlos A. Mendoza | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Dr. Alfredo Cantón | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela República de Colombia | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Rubiano | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela República de Italia | — | — | — | — |
| CEBG Louis Martin | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Cultural | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Amelia Denis De Icaza | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Nueve de Enero | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela y Colegio Jeronimo De La Ossa | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto José Dolores Moscote | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Bilingüe Severino Hernández | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Mateo Iturralde | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Río Abajo
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beat Life Panama | 80s, 90s | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Antena 8 100.1 FM | 2000s, 2010s | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Ultra Stereo 98.9 FM | — | AAC 32 kbps | |
| TVN Radio | — | AAC 213 kbps |
Museums in Río Abajo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biomuseo | ||||
| Biomuseo | ||||
| Casa de la Municipalidad | ||||
| Casa de la Municipalidad | ||||
| Casa Museo Banco Nacional | ||||
| Casa Museo Banco Nacional | ||||
| Centro de Exhibiciones Marinas | ||||
| Centro de Exhibiciones Marinas | ||||
| Explora | ||||
| Explora | ||||
| Explora | ||||
| Fundación Museo Arias Madrid | ||||
| Fundación Museo Arias Madrid | ||||
| Mariposario Metropolitano | ||||
| Mariposario Metropolitano | ||||
| Miraflores Visitors Center | ||||
| Miraflores Visitors Center | ||||
| Museo Afroantillano | ||||
| Museo Afroantillano | ||||
| Museo de Arte Contemporaneo | ||||
| Museo de Arte Contemporaneo | ||||
| Museo de Arte Religioso [Antiguo Convento de Santo Domingo] | ||||
| Museo de Arte Religioso [Antiguo Convento de Santo Domingo] | ||||
| Museo de Ciencias Naturales | ||||
| Museo de Ciencias Naturales | ||||
| Museo de la cultura democratica | ||||
| Museo de la cultura democratica | ||||
| Museo de la Esmeralda | ||||
| Museo de la Esmeralda | ||||
| Museo de la Libertad | ||||
| Museo de la Libertad | ||||
| Museo de la Mola | ||||
| Museo de la Mola | ||||
| Museo de la Plaza Mayor | ||||
| Museo de la Plaza Mayor | ||||
| Museo de la Plaza Mayor | ||||
| Museo Mercedario | ||||
| Museo Mercedario | ||||
| Panama Canal Museum | ||||
| Panama History Museum | ||||
| Panama History Museum |
Libraries in Río Abajo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admiralty | 0.0 | |||||
| Bernardo Lombardo | 0.0 | |||||
| Bernardo Lombardo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblionet Ismael Villar, San Martin | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblionet Parque Lefevre Miguel A. Ordoñez | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblionet Parque Lefevre Miguel A. Ordoñez | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblionet Parque Lefevre Miguel A. Ordoñez | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblionet Rosa María Jaen Del Castillo, San Martin | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Eusebio A. Morales | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Interamericana Simón Bolívar | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Justo Arosemena | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Lucas Bárcenas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipial Noris Correa de Sanjur | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipial Noris Correa de Sanjur | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Nacional Ernesto J. Castillero | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Universidad Latina | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Universidad Latina | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Universidad Latina | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilioteca Municipal Jose Gabriel Duque | 0.0 | |||||
| FSU Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FSU Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Distexsa | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Distexsa | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Distexsa | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria Universitaria | 0.0 | |||||
| Tupper Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Río Abajo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadena de Frío de Panamá | |||||
| Cadena de Frío de Panamá | |||||
| CIM GROUP | |||||
| CIM GROUP | |||||
| CIM GROUP | |||||
| Feria libre | |||||
| Feria libre | |||||
| Feria libre | |||||
| Mercadito de buhonería | |||||
| Mercado de Artesanía | |||||
| Mercado de Artesanías de Balboa | |||||
| Mercado del Marisco | |||||
| Mercado El Cruce | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Pacora | |||||
| Mercado Publico San Felipe Neri | |||||
| Mercado Urbano | |||||
| Plaza Panamericana |
Hotels in Río Abajo
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Río Abajo
21 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Río Abajo
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Río Abajo
8 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Río Abajo
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Río Abajo
7 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Río Abajo
9 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Río Abajo
19 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Río Abajo
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Río Abajo
12 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Río Abajo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervecería La Rana Dorada | ||||
| El Perico Mañoso Brewing Co |
Stadiums & Teams in Río Abajo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Bernardo "Candela" Gil | ||
| Estadio Bernardo "Candela" Gil | ||
| Estadio de Balboa | ||
| Estadio Futuras Promesas | ||
| Estadio Futuras Promesas | ||
| Estadio Javier Cruz | ||
| Estadio Javier Cruz | ||
| Estadio Juan D. Arosemena | ||
| Estadio Maracaná | ||
| Estadio Municipal Andy Alonso | ||
| Estadio Municipal Andy Alonso | ||
| Estadio Nacional Rod Carew | ||
| Estadio Nacional Rod Carew | ||
| Estadio Olímpico Rommel Fernández Gutiérrez | ||
| Estadio Olímpico Rommel Fernández Gutiérrez |
Airports Near Río Abajo
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tocumen International Airport | PTY | Large Airport |
| Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport | ONX | Medium Airport |
| Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport | PAC | Medium Airport |
| Capt. Alex H. Bosquez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Captain Krish E. Persaud Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cartí Airport | CTE | Small Airport |
| Chame Mayor Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coral Lodge Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fernando Eleta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fort Sherman Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Joya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mandinga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nusatupo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Panamá Pacífico International Airport | BLB | Small Airport |
| Raul Arias Espinoza Airport | OTD | Small Airport |
| Rio Sidra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Miguel Airport | NMG | Small Airport |
| Scarlett Martinez International Airport | RIH | Small Airport |
| Viveros Island Airport | IVI | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Río Abajo
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Alx Express |
Treatment Centers in Río Abajo
86 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro De Diagnóstico Pediátrico | ||
| Centro De Diagnóstico Pediátrico | ||
| Centro de Medicina Integral Camino Real | ||
| Centro de Medicina Integral Camino Real | ||
| Centro de Salud de Pedregal | ||
| Centro de Salud Las Mañanitas | ||
| Centro Especializado de Medicina Física y Rehabilitación | ||
| Centro Médico | ||
| Centro Medico Andalucía | ||
| Centro Medico Andalucía | ||
| Centro Medico Atlantico | ||
| Centro Medico Atlantico | ||
| Centro Médico Bernardette | ||
| Centro Médico Bernardette | ||
| Centro Médico Bernardette | ||
| Centro Médico Bernardette | ||
| Centro Medico Dr. Beluche | ||
| Centro Medico Dr. Beluche | ||
| Centro Medico el Nazareno | ||
| Centro Médico Garibaldo | ||
| Centro Médico Garibaldo | ||
| Centro Medico La Gloria | ||
| Centro Medico La Gloria | ||
| Centro Médico Nazareth | ||
| Centro Médico Nazareth | ||
| Centro Medico Omega | ||
| Centro Medico Omega | ||
| Centro Medico Santa Isabel | ||
| Centro Medico Santa Isabel | ||
| Clinic Carballo | ||
| Clínica | ||
| Clínica Arango Orillac | ||
| Clínica Arango Orillac | ||
| Clínica Barres | ||
| Clínica Carballo No 2 | ||
| Clínica de Heridas | ||
| Clínica de los Bomberos | ||
| Clínica de Ortodoncia | ||
| Clínica de Ortodoncia | ||
| Clínica de Piel | ||
| Clínica de Piel | ||
| Clinica de plaza Tocumen | ||
| Clinica de Reabilitacion Ortopedica | ||
| Clínica Einstein | ||
| Clínica Einstein | ||
| Clinica Imagen Dento Facial San Fenando | ||
| Clinica Imagen Dento Facial San Fenando | ||
| Clínica Madre María | ||
| Clínica Madre María | ||
| Clínica Metropolis | ||
| Clínica Metropolis | ||
| Clinica Sagrado Corazon de Jesus | ||
| Clínica Sagrado Corazon de Jesus | ||
| Clínica Santa Elena | ||
| Clínica Villa Zaita | ||
| Clínica Villarreal | ||
| Clínica Villarreal | ||
| Consulta Externa Pediátrica | ||
| Consulta Externa Pediátrica | ||
| Doctor Integral | ||
| Doctor Integral | ||
| Feet & Shoes | ||
| Feet & Shoes | ||
| GMED Sport | ||
| Instituto Nacional de Medicina Física y Rehabilitación | ||
| IVI Panama | ||
| IVI Panama | ||
| Laboratorio Clinico Fernandez | ||
| Laboratorio de Análisis Especializado y Control de Calidad, S.A. | ||
| Laboratorio de Análisis Especializado y Control de Calidad, S.A. | ||
| Laboratorios Clinicos de Sedas, S.A. | ||
| Laboratorios Clinicos de Sedas, S.A. | ||
| Laser Clinical Laboratory | ||
| Laser Clinical Laboratory | ||
| Medicina General | ||
| Metroclinic's | ||
| MyClinic | ||
| MyClinic | ||
| Passenger Clinic | ||
| Policlínica General y Especializada | ||
| Policlínica General y Especializada | ||
| Shaddai Centro Médico | ||
| Shaddai Centro Médico | ||
| SINAPROC | ||
| SINAPROC | ||
| Tecnor Ortopedia |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Río Abajo
56 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza | |
| Capilla San Gabriel Arcangel | |
| Capilla Santa Rosa de Lima | |
| Capilla Santa Rosa De Lima | |
| Casa de Oración Cristiana | |
| Centro Evangelístico y Misionero El Shaddai Asambleas de Dios | |
| Comunidad Cristiana La Gran Familia | |
| Cuerpo de Rio Abajo | |
| El Arca de la Fe | |
| Ica Panamá | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día Maranatha | |
| Iglesia Bautista Bethel | |
| Iglesia Bautista Emmanuel | |
| Iglesia Bautista Jordan | |
| Iglesia Centro Evangelistico Reunion Crisitiana | |
| Iglesia Cristiana Evangelista. | |
| Iglesia Cristo El Hijo del Hombre | |
| Iglesia Cristo Gideón | |
| Iglesia Cristo Redentor | |
| Iglesia de Cristo |
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What is the population of Río Abajo?
Río Abajo has a population of 26,607 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 9,675 people per square mile, spread across 2.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Río Abajo?
Río Abajo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 84.2 inches.