Lake Amatitlan

Guatemala / Petapa /
Lake Amatitlán (Lago de Amatitlàn) is a volcanic lake in south-central Guatemala, fairly close to the capital. It lies in Guatemala's central highlands, 1,248 m (4,085 feet) above sea level. It is 33 m deep, 11 km (7 miles) long, and 3 km (2 miles) wide. Its area is about 15 square kilometers (6 square miles).

The Villalobos River enters into it, and the lake is drained by the Michatoya River. The tourist town of Amatitlán sits near the head of the Michatoya.

Lake Amatitlán
Basin countries Guatemala
Max. length 11 km
Max. width 3 km
Surface area 15 km²
Average depth 33 m
Surface elevation 1,248 m
Nearby cities:
Coordinates:   14°27'21"N   90°34'12"W

Comments

  • This is not Lake Atitlan. Look east.
  • yeah! what they said.
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