Lakes in Rwanda

5 lake guides in Rwanda, out of 37 named lakes we know there.

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Lake Kivu

Rwanda2,401 km²24°max Lake Cyohoha South

Rwanda65.1 km²25°max Lake Muhazi

Rwanda31.2 km²24°max Lake Ihema

Rwanda93.6 km²25°max Lake Burera

Rwanda48.6 km²22°max

Other well-known lakes in Rwanda

Lake Nasho12.3 km²
Lake Ruhondo24.3 km²
Lake Mugesera42.9 km²
Lake Sake15.7 km²
Lake Cyohoha North2.5 km²
Lake Mihindi7.1 km²
Lake Cyambwe22.6 km²
Lake Rwanyakazinga21.5 km²
Lake Birira5.5 km²
Lake Mpanga9.9 km²
Lake Rumira3.8 km²
Lake Gaharwa3.4 km²
Lake Kilimbi2.5 km²
Lake Gashanga1.7 km²
Lake Kivumba11.8 km²
Lake Kidogo1.0 km²

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