Lake Biograd
| Lake Biograd | |
|---|---|
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| Location | Kolašin, northern Montenegro |
| Coordinates | 42°53′52″N 19°36′2″E / 42.89778°N 19.60056°ECoordinates: 42°53′52″N 19°36′2″E / 42.89778°N 19.60056°E |
| Type | glacial lake |
| Primary inflows | Biograd river |
| Primary outflows | Jezerstica |
| Basin countries | Montenegro |
| Max. length | 870 m |
| Max. width | 261 m |
| Surface area | 228,500 m² |
| Average depth | 4.5 m |
| Max. depth | 12.1 m |
| Surface elevation | 1,094 m |
Lake Biograd (Montenegrin: Biogradsko jezero, Биоградско језеро) is a lake in Kolašin municipality, in northern Montenegro. It is a glacial lake, located on the Bjelasica Mountain, within Biogradska Gora national park.
Geography
Lake Biograd is located in the heart of Biogradska Gora national park, on an altitude of 1,094 m. It is the biggest and most attractive lake of 7 glacial lakes scattered across the national park. It has an area of 228,500 m², and average depth of 4,5 m.
The maximum depth is 12,1 m. The lake is 870 m long and 261 m wide. It is filled by Biograd river, a permanent tributary, and few periodical streams. Its outflow is Jezerstica.