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Río Grande, Panama

Veraguas Province · Panama

Río Grande is a small town in Veraguas Province, Panama with a population of 71. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

71 Population 2/sq mi density
118 ft Elevation 36 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
105.6 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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People

Population71
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain105.6 in/yr
Sunny Days161/yr
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Population71
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Coordinates7.7191°, -81.3342°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceVeraguas Province
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation105.6 inches (2,683 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Río Grande

Río Grande is a small town in Panama (Veraguas Province) with a population of 71. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 105.6 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Río Grande has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 161 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 105.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.9°F
44% above Panama avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days161 days/yr

Geography

Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Area29.1 sq mi (75.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates7.7191°N, 81.3342°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 105.6"
178% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 17.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

233 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 28, 2025.

May 13, 2014 110 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.5 121 km
May 18, 1992 86 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 112 km
Dec 17, 1990 136 km SSW of Río Grande, Panama M6.3 137 km
Apr 4, 2023 73 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M6.3 112 km
Apr 11, 2003 124 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.2 136 km
Mar 21, 2025 124 km SSE of Burica, Panama M6.2 149 km
Apr 30, 2011 143 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M6.1 146 km
Apr 1, 1997 53 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.1 118 km
Feb 28, 1995 south of Panama M6.0 101 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 114 km
Jan 24, 2008 131 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M5.9 144 km
Jul 15, 2020 69 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.8 70 km
Aug 26, 2024 83 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.8 107 km
Sep 4, 2003 37 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.7 97 km
Feb 1, 2003 59 km WSW of Río Grande, Panama M5.6 60 km
Jul 4, 1994 62 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.5 105 km
Apr 24, 2024 77 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M5.4 116 km
Jun 17, 2023 69 km S of Boca Chica, Panama M5.3 110 km
Jul 20, 2011 121 km SSE of Punta de Burica, Panama M5.3 128 km
May 14, 2014 86 km SE of Punta de Burica, Panama M5.3 124 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 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (160 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in
February 79°F (26°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 1.1 in Warmest
April 80°F (27°C) 4.7 in
May 79°F (26°C) 14.5 in
June 78°F (26°C) 12.2 in
July 78°F (25°C) 10.0 in
August 77°F (25°C) 12.9 in
September 77°F (25°C) 14.6 in
October 77°F (25°C) 17.8 in Coldest, Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 12.2 in
December 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in

Río Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in October to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 105.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (17.8") and February the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Río Grande

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
C.E.B.G Eduardo Sánchez
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Radio Stations near Río Grande

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Original Stereo 90.7 FM MP3 256 kbps

Airports Near Río Grande

7 airports within the area.

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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Río Grande

2 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Coiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine ProtectionNatural2005
Parque Nacional Coiba

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Mines
1
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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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Río Grande

Coiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine Protection
Natural · inscribed 2005
Coiba National Park, off the southwest coast of Panama, protects Coiba Island, 38 smaller islands and the surrounding marine areas within the Gulf of Chiriqui. Protected from the cold winds and effects of El Niño, Coiba’s Pacific tropical moist forest maintain...
Parque Nacional Coiba
· inscribed 0

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 71 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 29.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Río Grande?

Río Grande has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 161 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 105.6 inches.

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