Laguna del Maule

Laguna del Maule (Spanish pronunciation: [laˈɣuna ðel ˈmawle]) is a lake located in the Andes of Central Chile. The lake is natural in origin, but its water level was raised by a dam inaugurated in 1957. It is located at 2,165 metres above sea level. It has a capacity of 1,420 million m3.

Laguna del Maule
Maule Lagoon
Laguna del Maule
LocationMaule Region
Coordinates36°03′18″S 70°30′00″W
Primary outflowsMaule River
Basin countriesChile
Surface area68 km2 (26 sq mi)
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