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(Redirected from Laut Tawar) Lake in Aceh, Indonesia
Laut Tawar
Laut Tawar is located in AcehLaut TawarLaut Tawar
LocationAceh, Indonesia
Coordinates4°36′43″N 96°55′25″E / 4.61194°N 96.92361°E / 4.61194; 96.92361
TypeTectonic
Part ofPeusangan basin
Primary outflowsPeusangan River
Basin countriesIndonesia
Surface area70 km (27 sq mi)
Max. depth80 m (260 ft)
Surface elevation1,100 m (3,600 ft)

Lake Laut Tawar (Indonesian: Danau Laut Tawar) is a lake in Central Aceh Regency of Aceh Province, Indonesia. It is located at 4°36′43″N 96°55′25″E / 4.61194°N 96.92361°E / 4.61194; 96.92361. The name Laut Tawar literally means "freshwater sea". The Peusangan River serves as the outflow channel for the lake.

The lake is an important ecosystem to its endemic marine species, such as Rasbora tawarensis fish.

Images

  • Laut Tawar Lake Laut Tawar Lake
  • View of Lake Laut Tawar View of Lake Laut Tawar

See also

References

  1. "Laut Tawar Lake". www.indonesia-tourism.com. Retrieved 2019-11-14. located near Takengon, in the highlands of Central Aceh
  2. Adhar, S.; Barus, T. A.; Nababan, E S N.; Wahyuningsih, H. (2021). "The waters transparency model of Lake Laut Tawar, Aceh, Indonesia". IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science. 869 (1): 012021. Bibcode:2021E&ES..869a2021A. doi:10.1088/1755-1315/869/1/012021.
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