Lake Rotongaro facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lake Rotongaro |
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| Location | North Island |
| Type | riverine |
| Primary outflows | Rotongaro Canal |
| Catchment area | 19.5 km2 (7.5 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | New Zealand |
| Max. length | 2.5 km (1.6 mi) |
| Max. width | 2.2 km (1.4 mi) |
| Surface area | 292 hectares (720 acres) (open water) |
| Max. depth | 3.3 metres (11 ft) |
Lake Rotongaro is located to the west of Ohinewai in the Waikato Region of New Zealand. It is a large shallow riverine lake, which links to the Waikato River. It is situated between the Waikato River and the larger Lake Whangape.
The lake has a single outflow which drains into Lake Rotongaroiti, which then flows through the Rotongaro canal, then on into the Lake Whangape outlet (via a floodgate structure) before it reaches the Waikato River.
The lake area is approximately 292 ha, with a max depth of 3.3 m. The catchment area is predominantly pastoral, with an estimated area of 1950 ha.
Etymology
In Māori, rotongaro means "hidden lake" (roto = lake, ngaro = hidden).
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