Bayano Lake

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.

Bayano Lake
Bayano Lake
Location	Panamá Province
Coordinates	9.15°N 78.76°W / 9.15; -78.76
Type	reservoir
Primary inflows	Bayano River
Primary outflows	Bayano River
Basin countries	Panama
Surface area	353 km2 (136 sq mi)[1]

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.[2]