Lake Mboukou

Lake Mboukou (French: Lac Mboukou) is a freshwater lake in Epena District, Republic of the Congo.[1]

Lake Mboukou
Lake Mboukou is located in Republic of the Congo
Lake Mboukou
Lake Mboukou
Location in the Republic of the Congo
LocationRepublic of the Congo
Coordinates0°57′N 17°22′E
Native nameLac Mboukou (French)
Basin countriesRepublic of the Congo
Max. length1.4 km (0.87 mi)
Max. width0.6 km (0.37 mi)
Surface elevation312 m (1,024 ft)

Description

It is a small lake located roughly 50 km to the southeast from Lake Tele at 0°57′5″N 17°22′45″E in the north-eastern area of the Republic of the Congo. Lake Mboukou is almost totally surrounded by forest except in its SW shore where the village of Mboukou is located.

Local significance

The 1996 book Congo Journey, by the British travel writer Redmond O'Hanlon, mentions this lake as a place with strong spirits according to the local people.

Ecology

This lake belongs to the 4,389.6 km2 (1,694.8 sq mi) wetland area of the Réserve Communautaire du Lac Télé/Likouala-aux-Herbes. It is a Ramsar site since 18 July 1998.[2]

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