Lake Sake
Lake in Rwanda
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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.
LocationNgoma District, Eastern Province, Rwanda
Coordinates2.237724°S 30.369301°E
TypeFreshwater lake
| Lake Sake | |
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Satellite view of Lake Sake | |
| Location | Ngoma District, Eastern Province, Rwanda |
| Coordinates | 2.237724°S 30.369301°E |
| Type | Freshwater lake |
| Basin countries | |
| Max. depth | 4.3 m (14 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 1,326 m (4,350 ft) |
| Settlements | Sake, Rukumberi |
![]() Interactive map of Lake Sake | |
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]
