Puerto Obaldía

Puerto Obaldía is the smallest and easternmost of the four corregimientos of the Kuna Yala indigenous region of Panama, located on the border with Colombia. This mainland area that does not include any islands cannot be reached overland. It has an aerodrome. At the census of population of 2000, the number was 672, of which 533 resided in the main town of Puerto Obaldía. Other settlements werde La Miel (pop. 80), La Boca (pop. 31), and Playa Blanca (pop. 28).

Puerto Obaldia Lighthouse
Panama
LocationPuerto Obaldía
Guna Yala
Panama
Coordinates8°40′01.7″N 77°25′14.3″W
Foundationconcrete base
Constructionmetal skeletal tower
Tower shapesquare pyramidal skeletal tower with balcony and light
Markings / patternwhite tower
Tower height12 metres (39 ft)
Focal height12 metres (39 ft)
Light sourcesolar power
Range8 nautical miles (15 km; 9.2 mi)
CharacteristicL Fl W 10s.
Admiralty numberJ6143
NGA number16630[1][2]

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