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Río de Jesús, Panama

Veraguas Province · Panama

Río de Jesús is a small town in Veraguas Province, Panama with a population of 1,060. Elevation: 259 ft (79 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

1,060 Population 36/sq mi density
259 ft Elevation 79 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
94.5 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About Río de Jesús

Río de Jesús is a corregimiento in Río de Jesús District, Veraguas Province, Panama with a population of 2,484 in 2010. It is the seat of Río de Jesús District. Its population was 3,602 in 1990 and 2,585 in 2000.

People

Population1,060
Density36/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain94.5 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Population1,060
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Coordinates7.9839°, -81.1614°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceVeraguas Province
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation94.5 inches (2,399 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Río de Jesús

Río de Jesús is a small town in Panama (Veraguas Province) with a population of 1,060. The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet (79 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.5 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Río de Jesús has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 94.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above Panama avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Area29.1 sq mi (75.4 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates7.9839°N, 81.1614°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.5"
149% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 18.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

168 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 6, 2025.

Apr 4, 2023 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 137 km
May 18, 1992 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 140 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 139 km
Feb 28, 1995 south of Panama M6.0 136 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 130 km
Aug 26, 2024 83 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.8 135 km
Jul 15, 2020 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.8 101 km
Sep 4, 2003 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.7 115 km
Feb 1, 2003 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.6 92 km
Jul 4, 1994 62 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.5 130 km
Apr 24, 2024 77 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M5.4 142 km
Jun 17, 2023 69 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.3 135 km
Jun 3, 1999 107 km SW of Río Grande, Panama M5.2 143 km
May 14, 2014 61 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.2 133 km
Jun 13, 2018 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama M5.2 90 km
Sep 4, 2003 south of Panama M5.1 148 km
Jun 22, 2013 76 km SSW of Quebrada de Piedra, Panama M5.1 109 km
Jun 19, 2011 99 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.1 136 km
Dec 17, 1990 100 km SW of Río Grande, Panama M4.9 134 km
Mar 28, 2009 south of Panama M4.9 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (128 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 128 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 81°F (27°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 1.1 in
April 82°F (28°C) 4.0 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 12.8 in
June 80°F (27°C) 11.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 11.1 in
August 80°F (26°C) 14.8 in
September 79°F (26°C) 15.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 18.3 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 12.5 in
December 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in

Río de Jesús has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 106.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (18.3") and February the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Río de Jesús

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
CEBG Adolfo Herrera
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Radio Stations near Río de Jesús

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Original Stereo 90.7 FM MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Río de Jesús

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro Interactivo Canal de Panamá
Regional de Veraguas

Libraries in Río de Jesús

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotéca Julio Fábrega0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0

Farmers Markets in Río de Jesús

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Achiote Food and Drinks
Amicaj
Benhur Isaak
Centro 168
Centro China
El Estadio
Florencia
Kiosco Jennifer
Mercabastos
Mini Super
Mini Super Mitchel
Servicios Múltiples

Clinics in Río de Jesús

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Río de Jesús

Bus Stations in Río de Jesús

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PA #896646667

Gyms in Río de Jesús

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PA #608184668

Stadiums & Teams in Río de Jesús

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Airports Near Río de Jesús

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ruben Cantu AirportSYPMedium Airport
Aguadulce AirportSmall Airport
Arenas AirportSmall Airport
Coiba AirportSmall Airport
Coibito Landing AirstripSmall Airport
Ingenio Santa Rosa AirportSmall Airport
La Plantación AirportSmall Airport
Pixvae AirstripSmall Airport
Tonosí AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Río de Jesús

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
San Francisco de Paula
Templo

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 Río de Jesús

What is the population of Río de Jesús?

Río de Jesús has a population of 1,060 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 29.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Río de Jesús?

Río de Jesús has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 94.5 inches.

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