Lake Cohoha

In today's world, Lake Cohoha is a topic that sparks great interest and debate among people. Whether due to its relevance in society, its impact on history or its influence on culture, Lake Cohoha is an aspect that cannot be overlooked. Over time, Lake Cohoha has evolved and acquired new dimensions, which has generated greater interest from academics, specialists and the general public. In this article, we will explore the different facets of Lake Cohoha, its importance and its impact on today's society.

Lake Cyohoha South
Lake Cohoha, Cyohoha Sud
Location of the lake in Rwanda.
Location of the lake in Rwanda.
Lake Cyohoha South
LocationBurundi and Rwanda
Coordinates02°25′28″S 30°06′20″E / 2.42444°S 30.10556°E / -2.42444; 30.10556
Typelake
Basin countriesBurundi, Rwanda
Max. length32 km (20 mi)
Surface area74 km2 (30 sq mi)
Average depth5 m (16 ft)
Max. depth7 m (23 ft)
Surface elevation1,348 m (4,423 ft)

Lake Cyohoha South or Cyohoha Sud as it is known in Rwanda or Lake Cohoha in Burundi is a small lake in East Africa. It straddles the border between Burundi and Rwanda. In Rwanda, it is known as Cyohoha South to differentiate it from the nearby much smaller Cyohoha North 10 miles North into Rwanda. In Burundi, it is simply known as Cohoha. It is a narrow yet very long lake with many branches. It is 32 km (20 mi) in length, and has an average of 1 km (1 mi) in width (maximum width is 2 km (1 mi)). It is largely bisected by the border between Rwanda and Burundi, however, its southern portion extends entirely into Burundi. The lake is 74 km2 (30 sq mi), of which 19 km2 (10 sq mi) are in Rwanda and 55 km2 (20 sq mi) belong to Burundi.

Lake Cyohoha South just as its cousin Cyohoha North empties into the Akanyaru River via a series of marshlands that connect these lakes to the river.

Lake Cyohoha is 10 miles West of the larger Lake Rweru, the second lake on the Rwanda - Burundi border.

References

  1. ^ "Akanyaru River". Explore Rwanda Tours. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
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