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Río Rita, Panama

Colón · Panama

Río Rita is a small town in Colón, Panama with a population of 1,222. Elevation: 469 ft (143 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

1,222 Population 167/sq mi density
469 ft Elevation 143 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
104.7 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About Río Rita

Río Rita is a town in the Colón Province of Panama.

People

Population1,222
Density167/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain104.7 in/yr
Sunny Days154/yr
Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Population1,222
Population Density167 / sq mi
Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Coordinates9.3085°, -79.7910°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceColón
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation104.7 inches (2,659 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Río Rita

Río Rita is a small town in Panama (Colón) with a population of 1,222. The city sits at an elevation of 469 feet (143 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 104.7 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Río Rita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 154 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 104.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 469 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above Panama avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days154 days/yr

Geography

Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (19.0 km²)
Population Density167/sq mi
Coordinates9.3085°N, 79.7910°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 104.7"
176% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 15.59"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

120 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M3.5 on Jul 19, 2023.

Jul 4, 2009 4 km NNW of El Porvenir, Panama M6.1 96 km
Feb 26, 2000 7 km SE of Narganá, Panama M6.1 139 km
Aug 13, 2003 4 km W of Cristóbal, Panama M5.4 17 km
Jul 6, 2009 4 km NW of El Porvenir, Panama M5.3 94 km
Mar 16, 2002 11 km NNW of Pásiga, Panama M5.3 97 km
May 1, 2021 17 km NNE of Santa Isabel, Panama M5.1 81 km
May 3, 2023 9 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M5.0 137 km
Oct 28, 2003 37 km NW of Nuevo Chagres, Panama M4.8 59 km
Feb 20, 2017 35 km W of La Guinea, Panama M4.7 127 km
Aug 22, 2004 10 km SSE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 134 km
Nov 6, 1999 27 km N of Narganá, Panama M4.7 135 km
Apr 9, 1994 15 km SE of Narganá, Panama M4.7 142 km
Sep 24, 1991 12 km E of Narganá, Panama M4.7 146 km
Feb 9, 2011 9 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama M4.6 51 km
Mar 7, 2012 9 km N of Tubualá, Panama M4.6 89 km
Sep 26, 1997 18 km SSW of Palmira, Panama M4.5 57 km
Sep 22, 2013 33 km NW of Portobelo, Panama M4.5 53 km
Dec 3, 1999 41 km NNW of Nombre de Dios, Panama M4.4 74 km
Mar 14, 2019 10 km NNW of Contadora, Panama M4.4 102 km
Oct 3, 1999 35 km N of Narganá, Panama M4.4 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Otto Category 2 255 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 257 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 199 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 100 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (91 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Valle, El Stratovolcano 1,185 m (3,888 ft) Unknown 91 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 1.9 in
February 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 0.9 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 11.9 in
June 79°F (26°C) 12.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 12.4 in
August 79°F (26°C) 11.5 in
September 78°F (26°C) 11.7 in
October 78°F (26°C) 14.4 in
November 78°F (25°C) 15.6 in Wettest
December 78°F (25°C) 7.4 in Coldest

Río Rita has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in December to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 104.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.6") and February the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Río Rita

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

Libraries in Río Rita

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Mateo Iturralde0.0

Farmers Markets in Río Rita

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
El Super Ahorro
Mercado Altos de los Lagos
Mercado Municipal de Colón

Gas Stations in Río Rita

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Delta de quebrada lopeez

Stadiums & Teams in Río Rita

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Río Rita

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tocumen International AirportPTYLarge Airport
Enrique Adolfo Jimenez AirportONXMedium Airport
Marcos A. Gelabert International AirportPACMedium Airport
Capt. Alex H. Bosquez AirportSmall Airport
Captain Krish E. Persaud AirportSmall Airport
Chame Mayor AirportSmall Airport
Coral Lodge AirportSmall Airport
Fort Sherman AirportSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
Mandinga AirportSmall Airport
Panamá Pacífico International AirportBLBSmall Airport
Rio Sidra AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Panama
Elevation
100 m (328 ft)

🇵🇦 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 Rita

What is the population of Río Rita?

Río Rita has a population of 1,222 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 167 people per square mile, spread across 7.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Río Rita?

Río Rita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 154 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 104.7 inches.

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