Lake Higa

Lake Higa is a small lake in eastern Burkina Faso, close to the border with Niger. It drains into the Babangou, which drains into the Niger.^[2] It has an area of 228 ha.^[2] It lies at an elevation of 271 m (889 feet).^[3] In 2009 the site around Lake Higa was included in the List of Ramsar wetlands of international importance.^[4]

LocationBurkina Faso

Coordinates13.613622°N 0.721664°E / 13.613622; 0.721664

Primary outflows

Babangou

BasincountriesBurkina Faso

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Lake Higa
Lake Higa Location within Burkina Faso
Location	Burkina Faso
Coordinates	13.613622°N 0.721664°E / 13.613622; 0.721664
Primary outflows	Babangou
Basin countries	Burkina Faso
Surface area	228 ha (560 acres)
Surface elevation	271 m (889 ft)
Ramsar Wetland
Official name	Lac Higa
Designated	7 October 2009
Reference no.	1883[1]

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