How many islands belong to Panama?

Panama possesses more than 1,600 islands, the majority of which are located off its Pacific coast.1

These islands include notable groups and individual landmasses such as:

• Pearl Islands (Archipelago): An island group in the Gulf of Panama consisting of 183 islands, 39 of which are sizable.21
• Coiba Island: The largest island in the country.13
• Other notable islands: Including Taboga, Cébaco, Parida, and Jicarón.13

While the Pacific coast features a highly indented and irregular shoreline with the majority of the nation's islands, the Caribbean coast also hosts significant archipelagos, most notably those of Bocas del Toro and San Blas.1