8°47′0″N 79°33′0″W / 8.78333°N 79.55000°W
Native name: Isla Taboga Nickname: Island of Flowers | |
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Geography | |
Location | Gulf of Panama |
Coordinates | 8°47′0″N 79°33′0″W / 8.78333°N 79.55000°W |
Area | 12.1 km2 (4.7 sq mi) |
Administration | |
Province | Panamá |
District | Taboga |
Demographics | |
Population | 1.629 |
Pop. density | 134.6/km2 (348.6/sq mi) |
Taboga Island (Spanish: Isla Taboga), also known as the "Island of Flowers", is a volcanic island in the Gulf of Panama. It is a tourist destination, about 20 kilometres (12 mi) from Panama City, Panama.