Lake Lysimachia

Lysimachia (Greek: Λυσιμαχία) is a lake in Aetolia-Acarnania, western Greece. Its area is 13.2 km², its depth is around 9 m. It is fed by the small river Ermitsa, and by a canal that connects the lake with the larger Lake Trichonida to its east. Its outflow is the river Dimikos, which drains into the river Acheloos. The city of Agrinio lies 6 km to the northeast.

Lakes Lysimachia and Trichonida from the air
Lake Lysimachia
Λίμνη Λυσιμαχία
LocationAetolia-Acarnania
Coordinates38°33′40″N 21°22′10″E
TypeNatural Lake
Primary inflowsErmitsa, canal from Lake Trichonida
Primary outflowsDimikos
Basin countriesGreece
Max. length5.5 km (3.4 mi)
Max. width2.5 km (1.6 mi)
Surface area13.2 km2 (5.1 sq mi)
Max. depth9 m (30 ft)
SettlementsAgrinio

References

  • The first version of the article is translated from the article at the Greek Wikipedia (Main page)


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