Keeyow Lake
Keeyow Lake (Persian: دریاچه کیو, Lurish: سراو کیاو) is a natural lake in the northwest of Khorramabad in Lorestan Province, Iran.[1] The lake has a seven-hectare area and a depth of 3 to 7 meters. There is an amusement park as well as other recreational facilities next to the lake.[2] It is the only natural city lake in Iran and is a habitat for native and migratory birds and aquatic animals.[3]
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Location | Khorramabad, Iran |
Coordinates | 33°30′28.78″N 48°21′5.46″E |
Type | Natural lake |
Native name | سراو کیاو (Luba-Katanga) |
Primary inflows | Main Keeyow lake Seasonal Spring (Located in north of lake) Transmitted water from Golestan Spring |
Primary outflows | Evaporation Zibakenar park |
Catchment area | 7 hectares (17 acres) |
Basin countries | Iran |
Max. depth | 7 m (23 ft) |
Gallery
- Keeyow Lake at sunset
- Mahi Lake and Zibakenar Park, located south of the lake.
- Feral geese on Keeyow Lake
- The main spring of Keeyow Lake (located north of the lake)
References
- "kiu lake". Department of Economic Affairs and Finance of Lorestan. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
- "Keeyo Lake". toiran. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
- "دریاچه کیو خرمآباد تنها دریاچه طبیعی درونشهری ایران". Young Jouranalists Club. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
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