Lake Imiria

Lake Imiria
Lake Imiria is located in Peru
Lake Imiria
Lake Imiria
LocationUcayali Region
Coordinates8°51′54″S 74°18′36″W / 8.865°S 74.310°W / -8.865; -74.310
Basin countriesPeru
Max. length22 km (14 mi)
Max. width0.6 to 1.5 km (0.37 to 0.93 mi)
Surface area38.14 km2 (14.73 sq mi)
Average depth6 to 20 m (20 to 66 ft)
Surface elevation124 m (407 ft)

Lake Imiria is a lake in Peru located in the Masisea District, Coronel Portillo province, Ucayali department. The lake is 200 km (120 mi) southeast of the city of Pucallpa. The lake is known for its dark, yellow-colored waters. The lake is named for the Imiria flower that grows on the shores of the lake. The lake is 6 to 12 m (20 to 39 ft) in depth during the dry season and 14 to 20 m (46 to 66 ft) deep in the wet season.[1]

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References

  1. ^ "Área De Conservación Regional Imiria". consultasenlinea.mincetur.gob.pe. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
  • INEI, Compendio Estadistica 2007, page 26