Farka Lake

Artificial Lake in Farka
41°18′53″N 19°51′38″E / 41.31472°N 19.86056°E / 41.31472; 19.86056Lake typeArtificial LakeBasin countries AlbaniaMax. length2 km (1.2 mi)Max. width700 m (2,300 ft)Surface area75 ha (190 acres)SettlementsTiranaMap

The Farka Lake (Albanian: Liqeni i Farkës) is an artificial lake and municipal park in the southeast of Tirana, Albania. It is about 9.6 km away from the city centre of Tirana, and is administered by the Agency of Parks and Recreation of the Municipality of Tirana.

Geography

Farka Lake overlooking Dajti Mt

The lake is about 75 hectare, larger than the Artificial Lake of Tirana.[1] It has a maximum length of two kilometers as well as a maximum width of 700 meters. The dam at the south is about 300 metres long.

See also

  • Tirana
  • Landmarks in Tirana

References

  1. ^ "Kryeministri Berisha viziton komunën Farkë. Vlerësimet më pozitive" (in Albanian).

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