Laguna del Maule
Laguna del Maule (Spanish pronunciation: [laˈɣuna ðel ˈmawle]) is a lake located in the Andes of Central Chile. The lake is natural in origin, but its water level was raised by a dam inaugurated in 1957. It is located at 2,165 metres above sea level. It has a capacity of 1,420 million m³.[1]
Laguna del Maule | |
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Maule Lagoon | |
Laguna del Maule | |
Location | Maule Region |
Coordinates | 36°04′S 70°30′W |
Primary outflows | Maule River |
Basin countries | Chile |
Surface area | 68 km2 (26 sq mi)[1] |
References | [1] |
See also
References
- "Principales ríos, embalses, lagos y lagunas de Chile". Panorama Económico Social: las regiones de Chile 1990 - 2005. MIDEPLAN, INE. Archived from the original on 2008-03-18. Retrieved 2008-06-04.
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