Coiba

Coiba is the largest island in Central America, with an area of 503 km2 (194 sq mi), off the Pacific coast of the Panamanian province of Veraguas. It is part of the Montijo District of that province.

Coiba National Park
IUCN category II (national park)
Isla Granito de Oro, Coiba National Park
Location in Panama
LocationVeraguas, Panama
Coordinates7.48°N 81.79°W / 7.48; -81.79
Area503 km2 (194 sq mi)
Established1992
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Official nameCoiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine Protection
TypeNatural
Criteriaix, x
Designated2005 (29th session)
Reference no.1138rev
State PartyPanama
RegionLatin America and the Caribbean
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