Lake Ihotry

Lac Ihotry

seen from space
Location Atsimo-Andrefana
Coordinates 21°55′0″S 43°40′0″E / 21.91667°S 43.66667°E / -21.91667; 43.66667Coordinates: 21°55′0″S 43°40′0″E / 21.91667°S 43.66667°E / -21.91667; 43.66667
Basin countries Madagascar
Surface area 96–112 km2 (37–43 sq mi)
Max. depth 3.8 m (12 ft)
Water volume approx. 0.395 km3 (320,000 acre·ft)
Surface elevation 50 m (160 ft)

Lake Ihotry is a closed saline lake in semi-arid southwestern part of Madagascar in the region of Atsimo-Andrefana. Its area varies seasonally, from 96 km² to 112 km².

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