Lake Sake

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Lake Sake is a lake in Rwanda, located in the south of the Eastern Province. It is named after the town of Sake.

Coordinates2.237724°S 30.369301°E / -2.237724; 30.369301
TypeFreshwater lake
Basincountries Rwanda
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Lake Sake
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LocationNgoma District, Eastern Province, Rwanda
Coordinates2.237724°S 30.369301°E / -2.237724; 30.369301
TypeFreshwater lake
Basin countries Rwanda
Max. depth4.3 m (14 ft)
Surface elevation1,326 m (4,350 ft)
SettlementsSake, Rukumberi
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The lake is situated in Ngoma District at an elevation of 1,326 metres (4,350 ft) above sea level.[1] Lake Sake is part of the broader lake system in Rwanda's Eastern Province, which includes nearby lakes such as Lake Mugesera and Lake Rweru.[2]

The lake is located near the town of Sake, which had a population of 28,822 as of the 2022 census.[3]

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