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]

Keeyow Lake
Keeyow Lake
LocationKhorramabad, Iran
Coordinates33°30′28.78″N 48°21′5.46″E
TypeNatural lake
Native nameسراو کیاو  (Luba-Katanga)
Primary inflowsMain Keeyow lake Seasonal Spring (Located in north of lake)
Transmitted water from Golestan Spring
Primary outflowsEvaporation
Zibakenar park
Catchment area7 hectares (17 acres)
Basin countriesIran
Max. depth7 m (23 ft)
Panorama of Keeyow Lake

References

  1. "kiu lake". Department of Economic Affairs and Finance of Lorestan. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
  2. "Keeyo Lake". toiran. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
  3. "دریاچه کیو خرم‌آباد تنها دریاچه طبیعی درون‌شهری ایران". Young Jouranalists Club. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
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