Lake Laut Tawar

Lake in Aceh, Indonesia
4°36′43″N 96°55′25″E / 4.61194°N 96.92361°E / 4.61194; 96.92361TypeTectonicPart ofPeusangan basinPrimary outflowsPeusangan RiverBasin countriesIndonesiaSurface area70 km2 (27 sq mi)Max. depth80 m (260 ft)Surface elevation1,100 m (3,600 ft)

Lake Laut Tawar (Indonesian: Danau Laut Tawar) is a lake in Central Aceh Regency of Aceh Province, Indonesia.[1] It is located at 4°36′43″N 96°55′25″E / 4.61194°N 96.92361°E / 4.61194; 96.92361. The name Laut Tawar literally means "freshwater sea".

The lake is an important ecosystem to its endemic species, such as Rasbora tawarensis.[2]

Images

  • Laut Tawar Lake
    Laut Tawar Lake
  • View of Lake Laut Tawar
    View of Lake Laut Tawar

See also

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References

  1. ^ "Laut Tawar Lake". www.indonesia-tourism.com. Retrieved 2019-11-14. located near Takengon, in the highlands of Central Aceh
  2. ^ https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/869/1/012021
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