Băneasa Lake facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Băneasa lake
Băneasa lake in 2007
Location	Bucharest , Romania
Coordinates	44°29′32″N 26°04′19″E / 44.4923°N 26.0719°E / 44.4923; 26.0719
Primary inflows	Colentina river
Primary outflows	Colentina river
Max. length	3 km (1.9 mi)
Max. width	400 m (1,300 ft)
Surface area	40 ha (99 acres)
Average depth	3 m (9.8 ft)

Băneasa Lake (Romanian: Lacul Băneasa) is a beautiful lake located in Bucharest, the capital city of Romania. It's found in Sector 1 of the city. This lake is part of a chain of lakes along the Colentina River. It sits right between Grivița Lake and Herăstrău Lake.

Discover Băneasa Lake

Băneasa Lake is an important part of the natural landscape in Bucharest. It's one of several lakes that follow the path of the Colentina River. These lakes help manage water flow and create green spaces in the city.

Where is Băneasa Lake?

Băneasa Lake is located in the northern part of Bucharest, Romania. Specifically, it's in Sector 1. The lake is part of a series of connected lakes. These lakes are all linked by the Colentina River. You can find Băneasa Lake positioned between two other well-known lakes: Grivița Lake and Herăstrău Lake. This makes it a key part of the city's water system.

How Big is Băneasa Lake?

Băneasa Lake is quite large. It covers an area of about 40 hectares. To give you an idea, a hectare is roughly the size of a football field. The lake stretches for about 3 kilometers (which is about 1.8 miles) in length. At its widest point, it measures around 400 meters (about 1,300 feet) across. The average depth of the lake is about 3 meters (around 10 feet).

The Colentina River Connection

The Colentina River plays a very important role for Băneasa Lake. This river flows into the lake and also flows out of it. This means the lake is a natural part of the river's journey. The river helps keep the lake filled with fresh water. It also connects Băneasa Lake to other lakes in the area. This creates a chain of water bodies across Bucharest.