Yaviza

Yaviza
Yaviza
Coordinates: 8°10′48″N 77°40′48″W / 8.18000°N 77.68000°W
Country Panama
Province Darién
Population (2008)
  Total 1 796

Yaviza is a town in the Darién Province of Panama. The town marks the southeastern end of the Pan-American Highway, at the north end of the Darién Gap. It has a population of 1,611. It is considered a dangerous area.[1] and is considered the gateway to the Darién Gap from Panama.[2]

Sources

  1. Population of Yaviza, Panama
  2. (Firm), Lonely Planet Publications (2009). 1000 Ultimate Experiences. Lonely Planet. p. 145. ISBN 978-1-74179-945-3.

Coordinates: 8°10′48″N 77°40′48″W / 8.18000°N 77.68000°W