Lake Manitoba
Lake Manitoba (French: Lac Manitoba) is the 14th largest lake in Canada and the 33rd largest lake in the world with a total area of 4,624 km2 (1,785 sq mi). It is located within the Canadian province of Manitoba about 75 km (47 mi) northwest of the province's capital, Winnipeg, at 50°59′N 98°48′W.
| Lake Manitoba | |
|---|---|
Lake Manitoba | |
| Location | Manitoba |
| Coordinates | 50°59′N 98°48′W |
| Lake type | Glacial |
| Primary inflows | Waterhen River Whitemud River |
| Primary outflows | Fairford River |
| Catchment area | 54,630 km2 (21,090 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 200 km (120 mi) |
| Max. width | 45 km (28 mi) |
| Surface area | 4,624 km2 (1,785 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Water volume | 14.1 km3 (3.4 cu mi) |
| Residence time | North basin: 2 years; South basin: 28 years |
| Salinity | 3.5‰ (hyposaline) |
| Surface elevation | 247 m (812 ft) |
| Settlements | Fairford, Steep Rock, St. Laurent, Sandy Bay |
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