Bayano Lake is a
reservoir
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in the eastern part of
Panamá Province
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,
Panama
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created when the
Bayano River was
dammed
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in 1976. In terms of surface area, Lake Bayano is the second largest lake in Panama, exceeded only by
Lake Gatun.
The lake and river are named after
Bayano, the leader of the largest slave revolt of 16th century Panama.
The
Bayano Caves The Bayano Caves are three caves located on the south side of Lago Bayano in Panamá Province, Panama.Friar, William. ''Panama''. Moon Publications
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are on the south side of the lake.
[Friar, William. ''Panama''. ]Moon Publications
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(2008), p. 419. .
References
Bayano
Panamá Province
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