Serranía del Darién range's average elevation above sea level is 437 metres (1,434 ft).

These mountains have sparse settlements, with just two people living in every square kilometer.

This lack of human settlements is reflected in the fact that the nearest town with a population of 50,000[which?]

The area is also susceptible to floods and landslides, both of which have been classified as medium to high intensity hazards for the region.

[1] Species that are endemic to the Serranía del Darién include the toad Rhinella acrolopha.