Cardiel Lake

Lago Cardiel (Spanish pronunciation: [kaɾˈðjel]) is a lake in Patagonia, Argentina, between the Andean Cordillera and the South Atlantic.

LocationRío Chico Department, Santa Cruz Province, Patagonia

Coordinates48°57′S 71°13′W

Primary inflows

Rio Cardiel

Primary outflows

none

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Lago Cardiel
Lago Cardiel Location within Argentina
Location	Río Chico Department, Santa Cruz Province, Patagonia
Coordinates	48°57′S 71°13′W
Primary inflows	Rio Cardiel
Primary outflows	none
Basin countries	Argentina
Surface area	370 km2 (140 sq mi)
Average depth	49.1 m (161 ft)
Max. depth	76 m (249 ft)
Surface elevation	276 m (906 ft)

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