Maninjau lake

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Maninjau lake
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Maninjau lake
Geographical location Sumatra
Drain Antokan
Location close to the shore Bukittinggi
Data
Coordinates 0 ° 19 ′  S , 100 ° 12 ′  E Coordinates: 0 ° 19 ′  S , 100 ° 12 ′  E
Maninjau Lake (Indonesia)
Maninjau lake
Altitude above sea level 459  m
surface 99.5 km²
Maximum depth 165 m

particularities

Caldera lake

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The Maninjau Lake (indones. Danau Maninjau ) is a crater lake in the west of the Indonesian island of Sumatra . It is located about 30 km west of Bukittinggi .

The lake is located in a volcanic basin - a caldera - the crater rim of which is 600 m above the lake level of 459 m.

Its area is 99.5 km², its maximum depth is 165 m. The Antokan is its natural drain. Lake Maninjau is considered one of the most beautiful natural sights in Sumatra and offers various tourist recreational opportunities.