Lake Varese
Varese Lake (Italian: Lago di Varese) is a lake of glacial origin in Lombardy, in the north of Italy. It has an area of 14.5 km², a medium depth of 11 m, and a maximum depth of 23 m.
Varese Lake Lago di Varese | |
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Location | Province of Varese, Lombardy |
Coordinates | 45°49′N 8°44′E |
Type | Natural freshwater lake |
Primary outflows | Bardello |
Catchment area | 112 km2 (43 sq mi) |
Basin countries | Italy |
Max. length | 8.6 km (5.3 mi) |
Max. width | 3.1 km (1.9 mi) |
Surface area | 14.5 km2 (5.6 sq mi) |
Average depth | 11 m (36 ft) |
Max. depth | 23 m (75 ft) |
Residence time | 1.8 years |
Surface elevation | 238 m (781 ft) |
Settlements | Varese, Biandronno (village), Gavirate (village) |
It hosted the Canoeing European Championships in 2012, the World Rowing Master Regatta in 2013, the World Rowing Under 23 Championships in 2014 and the second Canoeing World Championship in 2015.
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Panoramic view of the lake from Biandronno.
See also
External links
- Varese lake portal
Media related to Varese lake at Wikimedia Commons
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