Lough Skean
Lough Skean is a freshwater lake in the northwest of Ireland. It is located mostly in north County Roscommon with a smaller part in County Sligo.
| Lough Skean | |
|---|---|
  Location in Ireland | |
| Location | County Roscommon, County Sligo |
| Coordinates | 54°3′43″N 8°13′6″W |
| Catchment area | 78.31 km2 (30.2 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Ireland |
| Max. length | 1.5 km (0.9 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.9 km (0.6 mi) |
| Surface area | 1.14 km2 (0.44 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 48 m (157 ft) |
| References | [1][2] |
Geography
Lough Skean measures about 2 km (1.2 mi) long and 1 km (0.6 mi) wide. It lies about 15 km (9 mi) west of Drumshanbo near the village of Ballyfarnon.[1]
See also
- List of loughs in Ireland
References
- Google (3 January 2016). "Lough Skean" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
- "A Reference Based Typology and Ecological Assessment System for Irish Lakes" (PDF). Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland). 2006. p. 19. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
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