Monday, January 10, 2011
Lake Maninjau is a crater lake in West Sumatra, Indonesia. It is located at 0°19′S 100°12′E. It has an area of 99.5 km², being approximately 16 km long and 7 km wide. The average depth is 105 m, with a maximum depth of 165 m.
The natural outlet for excess water is the Batang Antokan river, located on the west side of the lake. Since 1983 this water has been used to generate hydroelectric power for West Sumatra.
Most of the people who live around Lake Maninjau are ethnically Minangkabau. Villages on the shores of the lake include Maninjau and Bayur.
Lake Maninjau is used as a site for paragliding.
Most of the people who live around Lake Maninjau are ethnically Minangkabau. Villages on the shores of the lake include Maninjau and Bayur.
Lake Maninjau is used as a site for paragliding.
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