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Satpara sar Lake سدپارہ سَر جھیل | |
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![]() The lake is set among the region’s spectacular mountainous landscapes | |
Location | Skardu Valley |
Coordinates | 35°13′46″N 75°37′49″E / 35.229521°N 75.630398°E |
Basin countries | Pakistan |
Max. length | 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) |
Max. width | 1.4 kilometres (0.87 mi) |
Islands | yes |
Settlements | Skardu |
Website | http://www.skardu.pk |
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Satpara sar Lake (Urdu: سدپارہ سر جھیل) is a natural lake near Skardu in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. The lake supplies water to Skardu Valley. It is fed by the Satpara Stream.
Satpara Lake is situated at an elevation of 2,636 meters (8,650 ft) above sea level and spans an area of 2.5 km².[citation needed]
The completion of Satpara Dam downstream of the lake has enlarged the size of Satpara Lake.[1]
Physical Features
[edit]- The melting snow of the Deosai Plains is the main source of water for the lake.
- The lake is centered with an area of 2.5 km with a picturesque island.[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ "Satpara Lake: Tourist Guide by Chukar". Chukar: Premium Leather Wallets. Retrieved 2017-04-10.
External links
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