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District of Panamá
Provincia de Panamá - Panama

Panama City

Panama City (Spanish: Panamá) is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Panama. It has a population of 880,691, with a total metro population of 1,272,672, and it is located at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal, in the province of Panama. The city is the political and administrative center of the country as well as a hub for international banking and commerce. It is considered a Beta - World City and one of three Central American cities listed in this category.

Located at 8.98333, -79.5167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Panama City, Panamá Province, Populated coastal places in Panama, Populated places in Panamá Province, Populated places established in 1519, World Heritage Sites in Panama

Panama Canal Railway

The Panama Canal Railway Company is a railway line that links the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean across Panama in Central America. It is jointly owned by Kansas City Southern and Mi-Jack Products. The route stretches 47.6 miles across the Isthmus of Panama from Colón (Atlantic) to Balboa.

Located at 8.97702, -79.5677 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Panama Canal, Railway companies, Railway lines in Panama, Kansas City Southern Railway, Portages, History of Panama, Railway lines opened in 1855, Standard gauge railways in Panama, 5ft gauge railways

Miramar Towers

The Miramar Towers are located in Avenida Balboa and Calle Federico Boyd, Panama City. The hotel and residential tower complex are currently the tallest buildings in Panama at 168 m (551 ft), with 55 floors. They will be enjoying this status for not too much longer, since new proposed and under construction projects are under way currently in Panama City, including structures ranging from 70 to 95 floors in height.

Located at 8.97486, -79.5264 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Hotels in Panama

Panama Canal Authority

The Panama Canal Authority (Spanish: Autoridad del Canal de Panamá) is the agency of the government of Panama responsible for the operation and management of the Panama Canal. The ACP took over the administration of the Panama Canal from the Panama Canal Commission, the joint US–Panama agency that managed the Canal, on December 31, 1999, when the canal was handed over from the United States to Panama as the Torrijos-Carter Treaties stated.

Located at 8.95986, -79.555 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Panama Canal, Government of Panama, Organizations based in Panama

Martyrs' Day (Panama)

Martyrs' Day is a Panamanian holiday which commemorates the January 9, 1964 riots over sovereignty of the Panama Canal Zone. The riot started after a Panamanian flag was torn during conflict between Panamanian students and Canal Zone Police officers, over the right of the Panamanian flag to be flown alongside the U.S. flag. U.S. Army units became involved in suppressing the violence after Canal Zone police were overwhelmed, and after three days of fighting, about 21 Panamanians and four U.S.

Located at 8.95917, -79.5572 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1964, Panama–United States relations, History of Panama, Latin America, History of the Panama Canal Zone, Separation barriers, January observances, Death in Panama

Ancon Hill

Ancon Hill is a steep 654-foot hill which overlooks Panama City, Panama adjacent to the township of Ancón. It was under U.S. jurisdiction as part of the Panama Canal Zone for much of the 20th century and therefore was never developed like most of the surrounding urbanized parts of the city. As a result, it became a kind of an "island" of jungle in an urban area, where wildlife still survives cut off from other jungle areas.

Located at 8.95728, -79.5494 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Mountains of Panama, Panama Canal, Panama City

Hospital Nacional

Hospital Nacional (English: National Hospital) is a private hospital in Panama city. It is located on Avenida Cuba and 38 street in Bella Vista.

Located at 8.97319, -79.5338 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Hospitals in Panama, Buildings and structures in Panama, Panama City, Hospitals established in 1973

Hospital Santo Tomas

Hospital Santo Tomás (HST) (English: Saint Thomas Hospital), is the largest Public hospital that the Panamanian Health Ministry has. Its long history goes as far as 1703. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:8|58|14.89|N|79|31|56.73|W| |primary |name= }}

Located at 8.9708, -79.5324 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Hospitals in Panama, Buildings and structures in Panama, Hospitals established in the 1700s, 1703 establishments

Instituto Oncologico Nacional

The National Oncologic Institute or ION is a specialized hospital for cancer treatment, located in Panama City, Panama. Between August 2000 and March 2001, patients receiving radiation treatment for prostate cancer and cancer of the cervix received lethal doses of radiation, resulting in 17 fatalities.

Located at 8.96017, -79.5457 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Panama, Hospitals in Panama, Hospitals established in 1936, Radiation accidents and incidents

Trump Ocean Club International Hotel and Tower

The Trump Ocean Club is a 70 story, 2,500,000 sq ft, mixed-use waterfront condominium tower development in Panama City, Panama. The building is situated on a beachfront lot with views of the Pacific Ocean and Panama Bay, in the area of Punta Pacifica. The building was developed by real estate tycoon Donald J. Trump of the Trump Organization and Mr. Roger Khafif, President of the K Group, (a Panama resort developer).

Located at 8.97556, -79.5072 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Residential buildings completed in 2011, Condo-hotels

Albrook Air Force Station

Albrook Air Force Station is a former United States Air Force facility in Panama. It was closed on 30 September 1997 as a result of the Torrijos-Carter Treaties which specified that United States military facilities in the former Panama Canal Zone be closed and the facilities be turned over to the Panamanian government. It was located on the east side of the Panama Canal just south of Fort Clayton and north of the township of Balboa, Panama.

Located at 8.9759, -79.5555 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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1930 establishments in Panama, Closed facilities of the United States Air Force, Panama Canal Zone, Airports in Panama, USAAF Air Transport Command Airfields - Central America

University of Panama

The University of Panama was founded on October 7, 1935, with a student body of 175 in the fields of Education, Commerce, Natural Sciences, Pharmacy, Pre-Engineering and Law. As of 2008, it maintains a student body of 74,059 distributed in 228 buildings around the country. The University of Panama was founded under the administration of the President of the Republic, Dr. Harmodio Arias Madrid. Its founder and first President was the distinguished citizen Dr. Octavio Méndez Pereira.

Located at 8.98389, -79.5333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Universities in Panama, Forestry education

Faros del Panamá

The Faros del Panamá is a skyscraper complex currently cancelled in Panama City, Panama. The complex, designed by Chapman Taylor, includes Torre Central (Central Tower), a 84 floor building with a planned height of 346 metres (1,135 feet). Like its name states, Torre Central is in the middle of Faros de Panamá's three tower complex. Torre Central will be the tallest of the three, rising from a common podium with the other two towers.

Located at 8.98417, -79.5086 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Skyscrapers in Panama, Skyscrapers between 300 and 349 meters, Unbuilt buildings and structures

Palacio de las Garzas

The Palacio de las Garzas (Herons' Palace) is the governmental office and residence of the President of Panama. It receives its name because of herons roamming freely in the courtyard. The herons were first brought to the building in 1922 by former president Belisario Porras, at the suggestion of friend and famed Panamanian poet Ricardo Miro.

Located at 8.95397, -79.5344 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Panama, Panama City

Balboa High School (Panama)

Balboa High School was a public high school in the former Canal Zone on the isthmus of Panama. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:8|57|32.35|N|79|33|26.47|W| |primary |name= }}

Located at 8.95899, -79.5574 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Panama Canal Zone, Schools in Panama

Isthmus Department

The Isthmus Department or Department of Panama (Spanish: Departamento de Panama) was one of the departments of Gran Colombia and later of the Republic of Colombia. It was created in 1824 and covered the territory of what is now the country of Panama and some territories north. After the Thousand Days War and the influence of the United States to build the Panama Canal the former Department of Gran Colombia separated from Colombia and became the Republic of Panama.

Located at 8.96667, -79.5333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Departments of Gran Colombia, Former departments of Colombia, History of Panama

Estadio Javier Cruz

Estadio Javier Cruz 'Artes y Oficios' is a multi-purpose stadium. It located at the corner of Ricardo J. Alfaro Avenue and Vía Simón Bolivar in Panama City, Republic of Panama; close to Colegio de Artes Y Oficios Melchor Lasso de La Vega, from which it has received part of his name. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Chorrillo F.C. and Plaza Amador from the Liga Panameña de Futbol. The stadium holds 2,500 spectators.

Located at 8.98778, -79.5342 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Football venues in Panama, Multi-purpose stadiums in Panama

28th Test Squadron

The 28th Test and Evaluation Squadron is an active United States Air Force unit. Its current assignment is with the 53d Wing, based at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.

Located at 8.97694, -79.5086 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Military units and formations established in 1940, Military units and formations of the United States in World War II

Casco Viejo, Panama

Casco Viejo (Spanish for Old Town), also known as Casco Antiguo or San Felipe, is the historic district of Panama City. Completed and settled in 1673, it was built following the near-total destruction of the original Panamá city, Panamá Viejo in 1671, when the latter was attacked by pirates. It was designated a World Heritage Site in 1997.

Located at 8.9525, -79.535 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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History of Panama, Panama City, Populated places in Panama, World Heritage Sites in Panama, Historic centres

Metropolitan Natural Park

Metropolitan Natural Park (Parque Natural Metropolitano) is a park in Panama City, Panama. It is the only wildlife refuge in the city. Wildlife found in the park include bird species and Geoffroy's Tamarin. The park was first proposed in 1974 and was inaugurated on June 5, 1988.

Located at 8.991, -79.546 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Parks in Panama, Protected areas established in 1988

Panama Metro

The Panamá Metro is a transport project in Panama City, in Panama, planned to open in January 2014.

Located at 8.98333, -79.5167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Panama City, Panamá Province, Rail transport in Panama, Rapid transit in Panama

Panama State

Panamá State was one of the states of Colombia. Created 27 February 1855 under the name Estado Federal de Panamá (Federal State of Panamá). Later was recognized as Estado de la Federación in the constitution of the Granadine Confederation of 1858, and in the constitution of 1863 renamed as Estado Soberano (Sovereign State of Panamá) in the national and state constitutions of 1863.

Located at 8.96667, -79.5333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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States of Colombia, Sovereign States of the Granadine Confederation

Panama Canal Museum

The Panama Canal Museum (Spanish: Museo del Canal Interoceánico de Panamá) is a non-profit and public museum located in Panama City, Panama. Established in 1997, the museum is devoted to the history of the construction of the Panama Canal in its various stages, including the first French construction attempt, the later construction by the United States, and the eventual transfer to Panamanian control.

Located at 8.95194, -79.5347 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Panama City, Museums in Panama, Canal museums

Latin American University of Science and Technology

The Latin American University of Science and Technology-Laureate International Universities (ULACIT-LIU) is a private university located in Panama City, Panama. Through Resuelto (Legal Order) N°3 del 7 de mayo de 1991, the Ministry of Education of Panama, under supervision of the University of Panama, approved the foundation of ULACIT.

Located at 9.0037, -79.512 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Universities in Panama

Embassy of Colombia, Panama City

The Embassy of Colombia in Panama City is the diplomatic mission of the Republic of Colombia to the Republic of Panama; it is headed by the Ambassador of Colombia to Panama. It is located on the 16th floor of tower A of Torres de Las Américas, in the corregimiento of San Francisco of Panama City.

Located at 8.98268, -79.5093 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Diplomatic missions of Colombia, Diplomatic missions in Panama City, Colombia–Panama relations