Lake Nasho

Lake Nasho
Satellite view of Lake Nasho, Cyambwe and Mpanga
Interactive map of Lake Nasho
LocationEastern Province, Rwanda
Coordinates2°02′41″S 30°43′50″E / 2.04472°S 30.7306°E / -2.04472; 30.7306
Surface area
3.5 km2 (860 acres)
Surface elevation
1,286 m (4,219 ft)

Lake Nasho is a lake in Rwanda, located in the Eastern Province. Its altitude is estimated at 1,286 metres.

It is located in the village of Akagera, Kayonza District, Eastern Province, Rwanda. The lake lies in the southern part of the Akagera region. Lake Nasho has a surface area of approximately 3.5 km².

Lake Nasho is one of several lakes in the Eastern Province that are monitored for water quality by the Rwanda Water Resources Board through the Rwanda Water Portal. The lake forms part of the broader Akagera wetland system, a complex of lakes, swamps, and rivers in eastern Rwanda that supports significant biodiversity.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Lake Nasho, Eastern Province, Rwanda". rw.geoview.info. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
  2. ↑ "Lac Nasho (Nasho Lake) Carte (Plan), Photos et la meteo - (Rwanda): lac - Latitude:-2.04472 and Longitude:30.7306". fr.getamap.net. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
  3. ↑ "Lake Nasho, Rwanda - ALL You Need To Know". sandee.com. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
  4. ↑ "Lake Nasho – World Lakes Database". International Lake Environment Committee (ILEC). Retrieved 6 April 2026.
  5. ↑ "Rwanda Water Portal – Lake Water Quality Monitoring". Rwanda Water Resources Board. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
  6. ↑ "Nasho lake, Eastern Province, Rwanda". rw.geoview.info. Retrieved 6 April 2026.