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Río Grande, Panama

Coclé · Panama

Río Grande is a small town in Coclé, Panama with a population of 1,070. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,070 Population 16/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
62.5 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About Río Grande

Río Grande

The Rio Grande, in the United States, or the Río Bravo, in Mexico, also known as Tó Ba'áadi in Navajo, is one of the principal rivers in the Southwestern United States and in northern Mexico. The length of the Rio Grande is 1,896 miles (3,051 km), making it the fourth longest river in the United States and in North America by main stem. It originates in south-central Colorado, in the United States, and flows to the Gulf of Mexico. The Rio Grande drainage basin (watershed) has an area of 182,200 square miles (472,000 km2); however, the endorheic basins that are adjacent to and within the greater drainage basin of the Rio Grande increase the total drainage-basin area to 336,000 square miles (870,000 km2).

People

Population1,070
Density16/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain62.5 in/yr
Sunny Days331/yr
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Population1,070
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Coordinates8.4319°, -80.4870°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceCoclé
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation62.5 inches (1,588 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Río Grande

Río Grande is a small town in Panama (Coclé) with a population of 1,070. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 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 62.5 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Río Grande has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 331 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 62.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.6°F
46% above Panama avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area67.5 sq mi (174.7 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates8.4319°N, 80.4870°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.5"
65% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 13.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

110 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.5 on May 18, 2025.

Aug 13, 2003 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama M5.4 119 km
Jul 14, 2001 30 km SSE of Pedasí, Panama M5.3 143 km
Jun 13, 2018 1 km ESE of La Tronosa, Panama M5.2 112 km
Jan 31, 2018 38 km ESE of Pedasí, Panama M5.2 141 km
Jul 14, 2001 37 km SE of Pedasí, Panama M5.1 150 km
May 18, 2012 4 km SW of Tebario, Panama M4.9 101 km
May 27, 2011 12 km NE of La Tronosa, Panama M4.9 101 km
Feb 6, 2024 11 km S of La Tronosa, Panama M4.8 123 km
Apr 21, 2020 12 km SSW of Arenas, Panama M4.8 138 km
Oct 28, 2003 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama M4.8 122 km
Mar 28, 2022 5 km NNW of La Tronosa, Panama M4.7 107 km
Feb 20, 2017 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama M4.7 137 km
Feb 6, 2022 6 km NW of Ave María, Panama M4.6 118 km
Apr 18, 2012 10 km WSW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama M4.6 98 km
Jun 23, 2019 34 km WSW of La Loma, Panama M4.6 143 km
Jan 25, 1996 25 km ESE of Cambutal, Panama M4.6 144 km
Mar 23, 2006 Panama M4.5 85 km
Aug 8, 1993 9 km SSE of La Tronosa, Panama M4.5 119 km
May 18, 2025 38 km N of Loma Yuca, Panama M4.5 128 km
Mar 31, 1998 4 km SSW of Quebrada de Piedra, Panama M4.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 39 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 81°F (27°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 83°F (28°C) 0.8 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.6 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 7.5 in
June 81°F (27°C) 11.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 7.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
September 80°F (27°C) 9.8 in
October 80°F (26°C) 13.5 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 10.0 in
December 80°F (26°C) 3.1 in

Río Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 76.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.5") and February the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Río Grande

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Flow 92.7 FM hits, latino AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Río Grande

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Capilla San Juan de Dios
Museo de la Historia y la Tradición Penonomeña (Museo de Penonomé)
Museo de la Sal y el Azucar - Stella Sierra
Museo del Parque Arqueológico El Caño
Museo Hermanos Arias Madrid

Libraries in Río Grande

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Fernando Guardia Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Río Grande

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Penonomé

Gas Stations in Río Grande

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Delta
Texaco

Breweries in Río Grande

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería Nacional

Stadiums & Teams in Río Grande

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Airports Near Río Grande

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alonso Valderrama AirportCTDMedium Airport
Ruben Cantu AirportSYPMedium Airport
Aguadulce AirportSmall Airport
Augusto Vergara AirportSmall Airport
Candelaria AirportSmall 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
Scarlett Martinez International AirportRIHSmall 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 Río Grande

What is the population of Río Grande?

Río Grande has a population of 1,070 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 67.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Río Grande?

Río Grande 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 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 62.5 inches.

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