Lake Laut Tawar

Lake Laut Tawar (Indonesian: Danau Laut Tawar) is a lake in Central Aceh Regency of Aceh Province, Indonesia. It is located at 4°36′43″N 96°55′25″E. The name Laut Tawar literally means "freshwater sea".

Laut Tawar
Laut Tawar
LocationAceh, Indonesia
Coordinates4°36′43″N 96°55′25″E
TypeTectonic
Part ofPeusangan basin
Primary outflowsPeusangan River
Basin countriesIndonesia
Surface area70 km2 (27 sq mi)
Max. depth80 m (260 ft)
Surface elevation1,100 m (3,600 ft)

The lake is an important ecosystem to its endemic species, such as Rasbora tawarensis.

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