Maihue Lake

The Maihue Lake (Spanish: Lago Maihue, Spanish pronunciation: [ˈmajwe], Mapudungun for Wooden glass) is a lake located east of Ranco Lake in the Andean mountains of southern Chile.[1] The lake is of glacial origin and it is enclosed by mountain ranges of the Andes, by all sides, and drains west to Ranco Lake.

Maihue Lake
Maihue Lake
Coordinates40°17′S 72°03′W[1]
Native nameLago Maihue  (Spanish)
Primary inflowsPillanleufú River, Hueinahue River
Primary outflowsCalcurrupe River
Basin countriesChile
Max. width6 km (3.7 mi)
Surface area49 km2 (19 sq mi)
SettlementsChabranco
References[1]

References

  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-05-04. Retrieved 2007-04-06.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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