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Río Sereno, Panama
Chiriquí Province · Panama
Río Sereno is a small town in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 1,368. Elevation: 3,163 ft (964 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
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About Río Sereno
Río Sereno, also known as Sereno, is a town and corregimiento in Renacimiento District, Chiriquí Province, Panama, close to the Costa Rica border. It is the seat of Renacimiento District. It has a land area of 83.2 square kilometres (32.1 sq mi) and had a population of 5,463 as of 2010, giving it a population density of 65.7 inhabitants per square kilometre (170/sq mi). Its population as of 1990 was 2,595; its population as of 2000 was 3,289.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,368 |
| Population Density | 34 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,163 ft (964 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.8195°, -82.8604° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Chiriquí Province |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 119.0 inches (3,023 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Río Sereno
Río Sereno is a small town in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 1,368. The city sits at an elevation of 3,163 feet (964 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 119.0 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 71.9°F |
| 33% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 145 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,163 ft (964 m) |
| Area | 39.9 sq mi (103.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.8195°N, 82.8604°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1991 | LIMON, PANDORA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 90 | 99 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 128 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 99 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 40 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 31 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 130 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 91 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 39 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 77 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (167 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 167 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 169 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 200 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 14.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 13.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 10.4 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 13.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 15.5 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 20.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 12.6 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
Río Sereno has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 70°F in December to 74°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 119.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (20.4") and February the driest (1.8").
Schools in Río Sereno
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Río Sereno | — | — | — | — |
| Eacuela La Unión | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Renacimiento | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Altamira | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Río Sereno
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHT FM 107.7 | entretenimiento, musica | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Río Sereno
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura | ||||
| Sitio Arqueológico y parque temático Barriles |
Farmers Markets in Río Sereno
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macrobiótica El Sol | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Corredores | |||||
| Mercando Público Cadena de Frío |
Clinics in Río Sereno
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Río Sereno
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Río Sereno
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Río Sereno
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Río Sereno
35 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport | BOC | Medium Airport |
| Buenos Aires Airport | BAI | Medium Airport |
| Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport | CHX | Medium Airport |
| Coto 47 Airport | OTR | Medium Airport |
| Enrique Malek International Airport | DAV | Medium Airport |
| Golfito Airport | GLF | Medium Airport |
| Palmar Sur Airport | PMZ | Medium Airport |
| Puerto Jimenez Airport | PJM | Medium Airport |
| Altagracia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Alvaro Berroa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Amubri Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cangrejo Verde Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Carate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Deborah Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dieciocho Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Don Diego Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 10 / Nuevo Palmar Sur Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 32 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 45 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 63 (Coto 63) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 67 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Blanco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Ceiba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Delicias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Fátima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cabezona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Laurel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Potrero Grande Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto Armuelles Airport | AML | Small Airport |
| Punta Banco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho del Mar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Salama Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Vito de Java Airport | TOO | Small Airport |
| Sirena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sixaola Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Río Sereno
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Católica de Río Sereno |
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13 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Río Sereno?
Río Sereno has a population of 1,368 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 39.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Río Sereno?
Río Sereno has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 145 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 119.0 inches.