Lake Dem

Lake Dem is a small lake in northern Burkina Faso, located to the north of Kaya, south of the Sahel Reserve and south-east of Lake Bam. It drains into the White Volta.^[2] It is 5 km long and 2 km wide.^[2] It lies at an elevation of 304 m (997 feet).^[3] The lake has been designated as a Ramsar site since 2009.^[1]

Lake Dem
Lake Dem, seen from the eastern shore
Lake Dem
Location	Burkina Faso
Coordinates	13°11′43″N 1°09′02″W
Primary outflows	White Volta
Basin countries	Burkina Faso
Max. length	5 km (3.1 mi)
Max. width	2 km (1.2 mi)
Surface elevation	304 m (997 ft)
Ramsar Wetland
Official name	Lac Dem
Designated	7 October 2009
Reference no.	1882[1]

See also

• Lakes portal