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Valle de Riscó, Panama

Bocas del Toro Province · Panama

Valle de Riscó is a small town in Bocas del Toro Province, Panama with a population of 1,171. Elevation: 322 ft (98 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,171 Population 5/sq mi density
322 ft Elevation 98 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
111.4 in Annual Rain
America / Panama Timezone

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About Valle de Riscó

Valle de Agua Arriba is a corregimiento in Changuinola District, Bocas del Toro Province, Panama. It has a land area of 70.3 square kilometres (27.1 sq mi) and had a population of 3,163 as of 2010, giving it a population density of 45 inhabitants per square kilometre (120/sq mi). It was created by Law 18 of February 26, 2009.

People

Population1,171
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain111.4 in/yr
Sunny Days134/yr
Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Population1,171
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Coordinates9.2312°, -82.4297°
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Country🇵🇦 Panama
State / ProvinceBocas del Toro Province
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation111.4 inches (2,830 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Valle de Riscó

Valle de Riscó is a small town in Panama (Bocas del Toro Province) with a population of 1,171. The city sits at an elevation of 322 feet (98 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 111.4 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.

Valle de Riscó has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 134 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 111.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 322 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.0°F
43% above Panama avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days134 days/yr

Geography

Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Area222.8 sq mi (577.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates9.2312°N, 82.4297°W
TimezoneAmerica/Panama

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 111.4"
193% above Panama avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.60"
Driest Month (Mar) 5.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

564 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 6, 2025.

Apr 22, 1991 34 km S of Limón, Costa Rica M7.6 87 km
Apr 28, 1990 8 km SSE of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica M6.4 124 km
Apr 24, 1991 16 km SE of La Suiza, Costa Rica M6.2 132 km
May 4, 1991 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.2 35 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 93 km
Feb 4, 2004 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama M6.1 109 km
Nov 9, 2001 33 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.1 48 km
May 12, 2019 1 km W of Breñón, Panama M6.0 81 km
Apr 2, 2014 33 km SSW of Boca Chica, Panama M6.0 144 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 119 km
Jun 30, 2005 3 km W of Progreso, Panama M5.9 100 km
May 1, 2006 7 km NNW of Limones, Panama M5.9 129 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 118 km
Aug 3, 2002 4 km ESE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.8 116 km
Jul 10, 1993 3 km S of La Suiza, Costa Rica M5.8 146 km
May 27, 2013 8 km SSW of Guabito, Panama M5.7 31 km
Jan 29, 2021 12 km SW of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.7 128 km
May 27, 1991 2 km SW of La Mesa, Panama M5.7 40 km
Jul 22, 2024 8 km SE of Puerto Armuelles, Panama M5.7 120 km
May 26, 2008 11 km WNW of Finca Blanco, Panama M5.6 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Otto Category 3 199 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 293 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

10 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 87 km
1916 BOCAS DEL TORO Earthquake 1.3 m - 63 km
1934 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.3 m - 137 km
1941 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.2 m 6 103 km
1983 COSTA RICA Earthquake 0.1 m 6 96 km
1962 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m - 141 km
1854 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Eruption + Earthquake - - 103 km
1822 MATINA Earthquake - - 69 km
1798 MATINA Earthquake - - 119 km
1746 MATINA Earthquake - - 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (171 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Turrialba Stratovolcano 3,340 m (10,958 ft) 2019 171 km
Irazu Stratovolcano 3,432 m (11,260 ft) 1994 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 5.2 in
March 77°F (25°C) 5.1 in Driest
April 78°F (26°C) 7.5 in
May 79°F (26°C) 10.8 in Warmest
June 78°F (25°C) 11.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 12.6 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 10.6 in
September 77°F (25°C) 9.9 in
October 77°F (25°C) 11.9 in
November 77°F (25°C) 10.7 in
December 76°F (24°C) 10.8 in

Valle de Riscó has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 75°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 111.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.6") and March the driest (5.1").

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Museums in Valle de Riscó

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Plastic Bottle Village

Libraries in Valle de Riscó

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública0.0

Breweries in Valle de Riscó

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Micro Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Valle de Riscó

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Valle de Riscó

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International AirportBOCMedium Airport
Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International AirportCHXMedium Airport
Coto 47 AirportOTRMedium Airport
Limón International AirportLIOMedium Airport
Alvaro Berroa Airport-Small Airport
Amubri Airport-Small Airport
Cangrejo Verde Airport-Small Airport
Deborah Airport-Small Airport
Don Diego 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
Pandora Airport-Small Airport
San Vito de Java AirportTOOSmall Airport
Shiroles Airport-Small Airport
Sixaola Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Panama
Area
70.0 km² (27.0 mi²)

🇵🇦 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 Valle de Riscó

What is the population of Valle de Riscó?

Valle de Riscó has a population of 1,171 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 222.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Valle de Riscó?

Valle de Riscó has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 134 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 111.4 inches.

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