Lake Ihotry

Lake Ihotry is the second largest lake of Madagascar.[1] It is a closed saline lake in semi-arid southwestern part of Madagascar in the region of Atsimo-Andrefana. Its area varies seasonally, from 96 km2 to 112 km2.

Lake Ihotry
seen from space
Lake Ihotry is located in Madagascar
Lake Ihotry
Lake Ihotry
LocationAtsimo-Andrefana
Coordinates21°55′0″S 43°40′0″E
Basin countriesMadagascar
Surface area96–112 km2 (37–43 sq mi)
Max. depth3.8 m (12 ft)
Water volumeapprox. 0.395 km3 (320,000 acre⋅ft)
Surface elevation50 m (160 ft)

Roads

It can be reached by the RN9 from Toliara (Tulear) to Mandabe.

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