Cristóbal Island facts for kids
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Native name:
Isla San Cristóbal
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Bocas del Toro Archipelago
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| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 9°21′N 82°14′W / 9.350°N 82.233°W |
| Archipelago | Bocas del Toro Archipelago |
| Area | 37 km2 (14 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 118 m (387 ft) |
| Highest point | Cerro Botabite II |
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| Province | Bocas del Toro |
| District | Bocas del Toro |
Cristóbal Island (in Spanish: Isla San Cristóbal, or Saint Christopher's Island) is a mostly deforested 37 km2 island located south of Isla Colón, in the Bocas del Toro Archipelago, Panama. It is home to the indigenous Ngäbe or Guaymí people and a small number of expatriates.
Laguna Bocatorito, also known as Dolphin Bay, lies on the east side of the island.
See also
In Spanish: Isla de San Cristóbal (Panamá) para niños
- List of islands of Panama
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