Lago Carite is a lake located in the municipality of Guayama on the island of Puerto Rico. The lake was created in 1913[2] and serves as a reservoir for irrigation and potable water.
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Location | Guayama, Puerto Rico |
Coordinates | 18.0766290°N 66.1057212°W / 18.0766290; -66.1057212 [1] |
Type | reservoir |
Basin countries | Puerto Rico |
Surface area | 0.47 sq mi (1.238 km²) |
References | USGS: GNIS Detail - Lago Carite.[1] |
The lake receives flow from the La Plata River and can be used for fishing and recreation.
The name of the lake comes from the area where it is located.
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