Lake Nasho
Lake in Eastern Province, Rwanda
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Lake Nasho is a lake in Rwanda, located in the Eastern Province. Its altitude is estimated at 1,286 metres.[1][2]
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LocationEastern Province, Rwanda
Coordinates2.04472°S 30.7306°E
Surface area3.5 km2 (860 acres)
Surface elevation1,286 m (4,219 ft)
| Lake Nasho | |
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Satellite view of Lake Nasho, Cyambwe and Mpanga | |
| Location | Eastern Province, Rwanda |
| Coordinates | 2.04472°S 30.7306°E |
| Surface area | 3.5 km2 (860 acres) |
| Surface elevation | 1,286 m (4,219 ft) |
 Interactive map of Lake Nasho | |
It is located in the village of Akagera, Kayonza District, Eastern Province, Rwanda.[3] The lake lies in the southern part of the Akagera region. Lake Nasho has a surface area of approximately 3.5 km².[4]
Lake Nasho is one of several lakes in the Eastern Province that are monitored for water quality by the Rwanda Water Resources Board through the Rwanda Water Portal.[5] The lake forms part of the broader Akagera wetland system, a complex of lakes, swamps, and rivers in eastern Rwanda that supports significant biodiversity.[6]
