Maihue Lake
The Maihue Lake (Spanish: Lago Maihue, Spanish pronunciation: [ˈmajwe], Mapudungun for Wooden glass) is a lake located east of Ranco Lake in the Andean mountains of southern Chile. The lake is of glacial origin and it is enclosed by mountain ranges of the Andes, by all sides, and drains west to Ranco Lake.
| Maihue Lake | |
|---|---|
| Lago Maihue (Spanish) | |
Maihue Lake | |
| Coordinates | 40°17′S 72°03′W |
| Primary inflows | Pillanleufú River, Hueinahue River |
| Primary outflows | Calcurrupe River |
| Basin countries | Chile |
| Max. width | 6 km (3.7 mi) |
| Surface area | 49 km2 (19 sq mi) |
| Settlements | Chabranco |
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