Rupanco Lake

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Rupanco Lake is a lake in southern Chile.

He is (los Lagos Región de ) in the region X, which is also known as Lakes Region. The lake is located between the cities of Puerto Octay and Entre Lagos.

The Lago Rupanco has an area of ​​around 223 sq km (length 45 km, width 11 km ) and an average depth of 70 m and a maximum of 350 m. The lake is an old glacial lake of glacial origin. He is the source of the River Rahue.

Accessible to the lake, for example, across a road from Entre Lagos. The lake is a deep blue lake whose crystal clear water allows glances up to 10 m depth. There are many coves and small beaches. In the summer the water temperature to be between 9 and 18 ° C.

There is a rich flora and fauna. In plants these are, for example, myrtle and fuchsias. Lakeside many water birds, such as ducks and cormorants live. The lake is full of fish, you start there, for example, trout and salmon.

Northeast of the lake is Antillanca, a field of volcanoes, cinder cones and maars.

History

From 1846 German immigrants first settled the area around Lake Llanquihue and came as well to Lake Rupanco, which is located approximately 50 km north of Lake Llanquihue.

Economy

The tourism, fishing and forestry plays an important role in the area. The lake is ideal for sailing and fishing.

• Lake in South America
• Lake in Chile
• Región de los Lagos
• Water system Pacific Ocean