Surface area 353 km (136 sq mi) | Primary inflows Area 353 km² Inflow source Bayano River | |
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Bayano lake islands and houses lago bayano panama
Bayano Lake is a reservoir in the eastern part of Panamá Province, Panama created when the Bayano River was dammed in 1976. In terms of surface area, Lake Bayano is the second largest lake in Panama, exceeded only by Lake Gatun.
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Map of Bayano Lake, Panama
The lake and river are named after Bayano, the leader of the largest slave revolt of 16th century Panama.
The Bayano Caves are on the south side of the lake.
References
Bayano Lake Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA