Lake Lysimachia

Natural Lake in Aetolia-Acarnania
38°33′40″N 21°22′10″E / 38.56111°N 21.36944°E / 38.56111; 21.36944TypeNatural LakePrimary inflowsErmitsa, canal from Lake TrichonidaPrimary outflowsDimikosBasin countriesGreeceMax. 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

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

References

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


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