Lac de Gaschet
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Lac de Gaschet ('Gaschet Lake') or Barrage de Gaschet ('Gaschet Dam') is an artificial reservoir that forms the largest freshwater lake in Guadeloupe.
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Lake of Gaschet | |
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Lac de Gaschet (French) | |
Location | Port-Louis Guadeloupe |
Coordinates | 16°25′N 61°29′W |
Basin countries | Guadeloupe, (France) |
Max. length | 4 km (2.5 mi) (max) |
Surface area | 1 square kilometre (0 sq mi) (approx) |
Settlements | Port-Louis |
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Located within the Port-Louis municipality, on the northern side of the Grande-Terre island, and adjacent to Petit-Canal municipality, the lake is known for its rich diversity of bird-life.[1]