Balboa District

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Balboa is an island district of Panamá Province in Panama, covering the offshore Pearl Islands lying in the Gulf of Panama southeast of Panama City. The population according to the 2000 census was 2,336; the latest official estimate is 3,332. The district covers a total area of 333 km². The capital lies at the town of San Miguel. ()

Alternative names: Area: 128.53 mi²Coordinates: 8°22'9"N, 78°54'37"W

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Balboa District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Isla del Rey.

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Isla del Rey
13 min walk • Isla del Rey is the largest island in the Pearl Islands in the Gulf of Panama. It has an area of 234 square kilometres, and a population of 1,676. Its current name is probably more a reference to Christ the King than to a secular king. There are four towns, which are San Miguel, La Esmeralda, La Ensenada and La Guinea.