Lago Bayano
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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.
Lake
A lake is a body of relatively still fresh or salt water of considerable size, localized in a basin, that is surrounded by land. Lakes are inland and not part of the ocean and therefore are distinct from lagoons, and are larger and deeper than ponds. Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams,...
in the eastern part of Panamá Province
Panamá Province
Panamá is a major province of the country of Panama, containing the capital city, Panama City. The governor of the province is Mayin Correa, a former mayor of Panama City and elected by President Martinelli after being sworn in on July 1, 2009.-Districts:...
, Panama
Panama
Panama , officially the Republic of Panama , is the southernmost country of Central America. Situated on the isthmus connecting North and South America, it is bordered by Costa Rica to the northwest, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. The...
created when the Bayano River
Bayano River
A river of Panama in the Panama Province. It was dammed in the 70s, creating Lago Bayano. This dam provides much of the electrical power for Panama City....
was dammed
Bayano Dam
The Bayano Dam is a dam on the Bayano River in Darién Province, Panama. The dam was built in 1976; its construction flooded hundreds of thousands of square kilometers of rainforest, displacing thousands of indigenous residents. The flooded area is now Bayano Lake. The dam is the second-largest...
in 1976. It is named after Bayano
Bayano
Bayano, also known as Ballano or Vaino, was an African enslaved by Spaniards who led the biggest of the slave revolts of 16th century Panama. Captured from the Mandinka tribe in West Africa, it is alleged that he and his comrades were Muslim...
, the leader of largest slave revolt of 16th century Panama. The Bayano Caves
Bayano Caves
The Bayano Caves are three caves located on the south side of Lago Bayano in Panamá Province, Panama.The first, largest cave is approximately two kilometers long. The Seco River runs through the cave, allowing boats to go partway inside the cavern. Though the cave receives some visitors, it is not...
are on the south side of the lake.