Lake Kutcharo
Freshwater lake in Hokkaidō, Japan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the lake in Akan National Park in Hokkaido, see Lake Kussharo.
Lake Kutcharo (クッチャロ湖, Kutcharo-ko) is a pair of inter-connected freshwater lakes in Hamatonbetsu, Esashi District, Sōya Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan. Eight rivers flow into the lakes, and they drain into the Sea of Okhotsk. The lakes were designated a Ramsar site in July 1989, and host nearly 300 bird species either year round or as part of the avians' migratory pattern.
Quick Facts Location, Coordinates ...
Lake Kutcharo | |
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クッチャロ湖 (Japanese) | |
Location | Hamatonbetsu, Esashi District, Sōya Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan |
Coordinates | 45°09′N 142°20′E |
Type | Freshwater lake |
Etymology | Ainu kut-char (クㇳチャㇻ), meaning "marsh water outlet". |
Basin countries | Japan |
Surface area | 13.40 square kilometres (5.17 sq mi) |
Average depth | 1.5 metres (4.9 ft) |
Max. depth | 2.5 metres (8.2 ft) |
Shore length1 | 27 kilometres (16.8 mi) |
Surface elevation | approx. 1–2 metres (3.3–6.6 ft) |
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. |
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Quick Facts Designations, Ramsar Wetland ...
Designations | |
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Official name | Kutcharo-ko |
Designated | 6 July 1989 |
Reference no. | 439[1] |
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The site is considered especially important for the tundra swan and the white-tailed eagle. Many varieties of ducks use the site, as well, with 50,000-60,000 visiting the lakes annually. A bird banding facility and an observation center are found at the site.