Lake Birira
| Lake Birira | |
|---|---|
| Lake Bilira, Lake Birara | |
 | |
Interactive map of Lake Birira | |
| Location | Eastern Province, Rwanda |
| Group | Upper Kagera Lakes Complex |
| Coordinates | 2°10′30″S 30°17′41″E / 2.175°S 30.2947°E |
| Type | Natural lake |
| Part of | Upper Kagera Lakes Complex |
| Basin countries | Rwanda |
Surface area | 5.4 km2 (2.1 sq mi) |
Average depth | 6.0 m (19.7 ft) |
| Max. depth | 6 m (20 ft) |
Surface elevation | 1,350 m (4,430 ft) |
Lake Birira (also known as Lake Birara or Lake Bilira) [1] is a lake in Rwanda, located in the Eastern Province and Ngoma District. The lake is also known as Lac Bilira in some sources.[2]
Geography
Lake Birira is part of the Upper Kagera Lakes Complex, a group of lakes distributed across Rwanda and Burundi.[3] The complex includes other lakes such as Gaharwa and Gashanga in Rwanda, and Ingitamo, Kacamurinda, Kanzigiri, Lirwihinda, and Rungazi in Burundi.[3]
The lake is situated at an elevation of 1,350 meters above sea level and forms part of the broader Kagera River basin system.
References
- ↑ "Lac Birira". getamap.net. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
- ↑ "Lac Bilira". GeoView. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
- 1 2 "The Upper Kagera Lakes Complex". Source book for the inland fishery resources of Africa. FAO. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
See also
- Geography of Rwanda
- List of lakes in Rwanda
- Bibliography van den Bossche, J.-P.; Bernacsek, G. M. (1991). "Lake Birira". Source book for the inland fishery resources of Africa. Vol. 1. Rome: FAO. p. 178. ISBN 92-5-102983-0.
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