Weghnan Lake
| Weghnan Lake | |
|---|---|
| Houz-e Weghnan | |
| حوض وغنان (Dari) | |
 Weghnan River and nature view near the lake | |
  Weghnan Lake | |
| Location | Warsaj District, Afghanistan |
| Coordinates | 36°01′56″N 70°00′36″E / 36.03222°N 70.01000°E |
| Max. length | 2.9 km (1.8 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.4 km (0.25 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 2,502 m (8,209 ft) |
Weghnan Lake, also known as Weghnan Natural Pool (Dari: حوض وغنان), is located in the Warsaj District of Takhar Province in northeastern Afghanistan. The lake is about 2.9 km (1.8 mi) long and 0.4 km (0.25 mi) wide, and sits at approximately 2,502 m (8,209 ft) above sea level on the Weghnan River, which flows north to the village of Weghnan.[1][2]
See also
[edit]- Tourism in Afghanistan
- List of rivers in Afghanistan
- List of dams and reservoirs in Afghanistan
- List of protected areas of Afghanistan
References
[edit]- ^ "Warsaj Wighnan pool". Google Earth. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
- ^ Weghnan Natural Pool in Warsaj district in Takhar on YouTube, Ariana News, September 26, 2023
External links
[edit]- On the Road - Warsaj District of Takhar on YouTube, TOLO TV, September 8, 2023 (@10:29)