Colico Lake facts for kids
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 Colico Lake
Location in Chile
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| Coordinates | 39°05′08″S 71°58′22″W / 39.08556°S 71.97278°W |
| Primary inflows | Trafampulli River |
| Primary outflows | Colico River |
| Basin countries | Chile |
| Surface area | 56 km2 (22 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 416 m (1,365 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 327 m (1,073 ft) |
| Settlements | Puerto Puma |
Colico Lake is a beautiful lake found in the La Araucanía Region of Chile. It's known for being the deepest lake that is completely inside Chile! To its east, you'll find Caburgua Lake, and to its south is Villarrica Lake.
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Where is Colico Lake?
Colico Lake is located in the southern part of Chile, in a region called La Araucanía. This area is famous for its stunning natural beauty, including many lakes, volcanoes, and forests. The lake is fed by the Trafampulli River and its water flows out through the Colico River.
Animals and Plants of Colico Lake
The waters of Colico Lake are home to different kinds of fish. You can find Rainbow trout, which are popular for fishing, and also pejerrey (a type of fish called Odontesthes bonariensis).
Around the lake, the land is covered with many interesting plants. Large trees like coigue (a type of southern beech) and oak trees grow tall. There are also smaller plants and shrubs such as the bright red Chilean firebush, the pretty hummingbird fuchsia, and a type of bamboo called quila (Chusquea quila). These plants create a rich and diverse habitat around the lake.
Fun Facts About Colico Lake
- Colico Lake covers an area of about 56 square kilometers (about 21.6 square miles). That's quite big!
- It is incredibly deep! At its deepest point, Colico Lake goes down 416 meters (about 1,365 feet). This makes it the deepest lake found entirely within Chile's borders.
- The lake sits at an elevation of 327 meters (about 1,073 feet) above sea level.
See also
- In Spanish: Lago Colico para niños
