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Río Congo, Panama
Panamá Oeste Province · Panama
Río Congo is a small town in Panamá Oeste Province, Panama with a population of 898. Elevation: 433 ft (132 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Río Congo
El Arado is a corregimiento in La Chorrera District, Panamá Oeste Province, Panama, with a population of 2,715 as of 2010. Its population in 2000 was 2,012, and its population in 1990 was 1,696.
People
Climate
| Population | 898 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.9673°, -79.7602° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Panamá Oeste Province |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 96.2 inches (2,444 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Río Congo
Río Congo is a small town in Panama (Panamá Oeste Province) with a population of 898. The city sits at an elevation of 433 feet (132 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 96.2 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Area | 215.6 sq mi (558.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.9673°N, 79.7602°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 | 142 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 9.0 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 10.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 10.7 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 14.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 14.3 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in |
Río Congo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 90.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.9") and February the driest (0.8").
Radio Stations near Río Congo
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 Congo
| 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 Chorrera | ||||
| 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 Mercedario | ||||
| Museo Mercedario | ||||
| Panama Canal Museum | ||||
| Panama History Museum | ||||
| Panama History Museum |
Libraries in Río Congo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admiralty | 0.0 | |||||
| Agencia Central Panameña de Publicaciones S.A. | 0.0 | |||||
| Bernardo Lombardo | 0.0 | |||||
| Bernardo Lombardo | 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 Universidad Latina | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Universidad Latina | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Universidad Latina | 0.0 | |||||
| BP-Hortensio de Icaza | 0.0 | |||||
| FSU Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FSU Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Distexsa | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Distexsa | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Distexsa | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria La Preferida | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria Universitaria | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria y Novedades Emilio | 0.0 | |||||
| Tupper Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Río Congo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadena de Frío de Panamá | |||||
| Cadena de Frío de Panamá | |||||
| CIM GROUP | |||||
| CIM GROUP | |||||
| CIM GROUP | |||||
| Mercadito de buhonería | |||||
| Mercado de Artesanías de Balboa | |||||
| Mercado del Marisco | |||||
| Mercado El Cruce | |||||
| Mercado Público | |||||
| Mercado Publico San Felipe Neri |
Breweries in Río Congo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervecería La Rana Dorada |
Stadiums & Teams in Río Congo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio de Balboa | ||
| Estadio Futuras Promesas | ||
| Estadio Futuras Promesas | ||
| Estadio Javier Cruz | ||
| Estadio Javier Cruz | ||
| Estadio Juan D. Arosemena | ||
| Estadio Maracaná | ||
| Estadio Nacional Rod Carew | ||
| Estadio Nacional Rod Carew |
Airports Near Río Congo
18 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 |
| Chame Mayor Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coral Lodge Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Aguila Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fernando Eleta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fort Sherman Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guillermo Palm Jaén Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Joya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mandinga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Panamá Pacífico International Airport | BLB | Small Airport |
| Raul Arias Espinoza Airport | OTD | Small Airport |
| Rio Sidra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San José Island Airport | SIC | Small Airport |
| Scarlett Martinez International Airport | RIH | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Río Congo
70 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 Especializado de Medicina Física y Rehabilitación | ||
| 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 | ||
| Clinic Carballo | ||
| Clínica | ||
| Clínica Barres | ||
| Clínica Carballo No 2 | ||
| Clínica de los Bomberos | ||
| Clínica de Ortodoncia | ||
| Clínica de Ortodoncia | ||
| Clínica de Piel | ||
| Clínica de Piel | ||
| 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. | ||
| Laser Clinical Laboratory | ||
| Laser Clinical Laboratory | ||
| Medicina General | ||
| Metroclinic's | ||
| MyClinic | ||
| MyClinic | ||
| Shaddai Centro Médico | ||
| Shaddai Centro Médico | ||
| SINAPROC | ||
| SINAPROC | ||
| Tecnor Ortopedia |
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What is the population of Río Congo?
Río Congo has a population of 898 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 215.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Río Congo?
Río Congo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 96.2 inches.