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Lake and associated salida in Bolivia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lago Coipasa is a lake in Sabaya Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia. At an elevation of 3657 m, its surface area is 806 km². It is located on the western part of Altiplano, 20 km north of Salar de Uyuni and south of the main road linking Oruro and Huara (Chile).[1]
Lago Coipasa | |
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Location | Sabaya Province, Oruro Department |
Coordinates | 19°12′S 68°07′W |
Primary inflows | Río Lauca |
Basin countries | Bolivia |
Surface area | 806 km2 (311 sq mi) |
Max. depth | 3.5 m (11 ft) |
Surface elevation | 3,657 m (11,998 ft) |
Lake Coipasa is a tectonic[clarification needed] saline lake with a depth of 3.5 metres that is surrounded by the Salar de Coipasa ("Coipasa Salt Flats"), and dominated by the volcanic cone of the 4,920 m high Wila Pukarani.
Thousands of flamingos have settled on the shores of Lake Coipasa.
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