Lake Varese
Natural freshwater lake in Province of Varese, Lombardy / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Varese Lake (Italian: Lago di Varese) is a lake of glacial origin in Lombardy, in the north of Italy. It has an area of 14.5 km², a medium depth of 11 m, and a maximum depth of 23 m.
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Varese Lake Lago di Varese | |
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Location | Province of Varese, Lombardy |
Coordinates | 45°49′N 8°44′E |
Type | Natural freshwater lake |
Primary outflows | Bardello |
Catchment area | 112 km2 (43 sq mi) |
Basin countries | Italy |
Max. length | 8.6 km (5.3 mi) |
Max. width | 3.1 km (1.9 mi) |
Surface area | 14.5 km2 (5.6 sq mi) |
Average depth | 11 m (36 ft) |
Max. depth | 23 m (75 ft) |
Residence time | 1.8 years |
Surface elevation | 238 m (781 ft) |
Settlements | Varese, Biandronno (village), Gavirate (village) |
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It hosted the Canoeing European Championships in 2012, the World Rowing Master Regatta in 2013, the World Rowing Under 23 Championships in 2014, the second Canoeing World Championship in 2015 and the World Rowing Under 23 / Under 19 Championships in 2022.