The Chepo River is a river of Panama in the Chepo District of Panama Province. It drains into the Pacific Ocean.

Course The uppermost reaches of the Chepo are alternately called the Bayano River after the construction of the Bayano Dam that resulted in the lake reservoir. The headwaters of the Chepo encompass watercourses running south from the San Blas Range near the Caribbean along with other rivers draining parts of the Majé and Darien Mountains.

The Mamoni River is a major tributary farther downstream.

Measuring in length, the Chepo-Bayano is the third longest river of Panama.Bayano River

Coquira, in the lower reaches, is the main riverine port.

See also List of rivers of Panama

References

Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993. CIA map, 1995.