Neltume Lake

Neltume Lake (Spanish: Lago Neltume) is one of the "Seven Lakes" in Panguipulli municipality, southern Chile. The lake is of glacial origin and it is enclosed by mountain ranges of the Andes. It is nearby the small town of Neltume that bears the same name.

Neltume Lake
The beginning of the Llanquihue River at the confluence of the Neltume and Fui Rivers.
Neltume Lake
Coordinates39°48′S 71°57′W
TypeGlacial
Native nameLago Neltume  (Spanish)
Primary outflowsNeltume River
Basin countriesChile
Max. length6.3 km (3.9 mi)
Max. width2.4 km (1.5 mi)
Surface area9.5 km2 (3.7 sq mi)
Average depth86 m (282 ft)
SettlementsNeltume is the nearest town


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