Napaktulik Lake facts for kids

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Napaktulik Lake Location in Nunavut
Location	Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut
Coordinates	66°20′N 113°00′W / 66.333°N 113.000°W / 66.333; -113.000
Basin countries	Canada
Surface area	1,080 km2 (420 sq mi)
Surface elevation	381 m (1,250 ft)

Napaktulik Lake is a large and important lake in Nunavut, Canada. It used to be known as Takiyuak Lake or Takijuq Lake. This lake is special because it is the eighth largest lake in the entire Nunavut territory.

Where is Napaktulik Lake?

Napaktulik Lake is located in the northern part of Canada. It is about 173 km (107 mi) (which is about 107 miles) south of a community called Kugluktuk. Kugluktuk is a hamlet located on the coast of the Arctic Ocean.

Source of the Hood River

One of the most important facts about Napaktulik Lake is that it is the starting point for the Hood River. A river's source is where it begins its journey. The Hood River flows from Napaktulik Lake and eventually makes its way to the Arctic Ocean.

Map of Napaktulik Lake