Lago Bayano
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| Location | Panamá Province |
| Coordinates | 9°09′N 78°46′W / 9.15°N 78.76°WCoordinates: 9°09′N 78°46′W / 9.15°N 78.76°W |
| Lake type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Bayano River |
| Primary outflows | Bayano River |
| Basin countries | Panama |
Lago Bayano is a lake in the eastern part of Panamá Province, Panama created when the Bayano River was dammed in 1976. It is named after Bayano, the leader of largest slave revolt of 16th century Panama. The Bayano Caves are on the south side of the lake.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ Friar, William. Panama. Moon Publications (2008), p. 419. ISBN 159880085X.
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