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Bakans (Latvian: Bakanu ezers or Bakans) is a lake in Madona municipality, Latvia. It is located near to Dzelzava village and next to the lake is a smaller village, named Jaunbakani.
| Lake Bakans | |
|---|---|
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  Lake Bakans | |
| Location | Madona district |
| Coordinates | 57°01′57″N 26°27′49″E |
| Primary inflows | Pelnupite |
| Primary outflows | Dokupite |
| Basin countries | Latvia |
| Max. length | 0.4 km (0.25 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.3 km (0.19 mi) |
| Surface area | 0.076 km2 (0.029 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 3.3 m (11 ft) |
| Max. depth | 3.7 m (12 ft) |
| Settlements | Jaunbakani |
In the 1930s, an old lake settlement was found in the lake.
