Neltume Lake (Spanish: Lago Neltume) is one of the "Seven Lakes" in Panguipulli municipality, southern Chile. The lake is of glacial origin and it is enclosed by mountain ranges of the Andes. It is nearby the small town of Neltume that bears the same name.
Neltume Lake | |
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The beginning of the Llanquihue River at the confluence of the Neltume and Fui Rivers. | |
Coordinates | 39°48′S 71°57′W |
Type | Glacial |
Native name | Lago Neltume (Spanish) |
Primary outflows | Neltume River |
Basin countries | Chile |
Max. length | 6.3 km (3.9 mi) |
Max. width | 2.4 km (1.5 mi) |
Surface area | 9.5 km2 (3.7 sq mi) |
Average depth | 86 m (282 ft) |
Settlements | Neltume is the nearest town |
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