Lake Laut Tawar

Lake Laut Tawar (Indonesian: Danau Laut Tawar) is a lake in Central Aceh Regency of Aceh Province, Indonesia.^[1] It is located at 4°36′43″N 96°55′25″E. The name Laut Tawar literally means "freshwater sea". The Peusangan River serves as the outflow channel for the lake.

Laut Tawar
Lake Laut Tawar
Laut Tawar
Location	Central Aceh Regency, Aceh, Indonesia
Coordinates	4°36′43″N 96°55′25″E
Type	Tectonic
Part of	Peusangan basin
Primary outflows	Peusangan River
Basin countries	Indonesia
Surface area	70 km2 (27 sq mi)
Max. depth	80 m (260 ft)
Surface elevation	1,100 m (3,600 ft)
Danau Laut Tawar

The lake is an important ecosystem to its endemic marine species, such as Rasbora tawarensis fish.^[2]

Images

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  Laut Tawar Lake
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  View of Lake Laut Tawar

See also

• List of drainage basins of Indonesia
• List of lakes of Indonesia
• Rembele Airport
• Takengon