Meinong Lake
The Meinong Lake (Chinese: 美濃湖; pinyin: Měinóng Hú) is a lake and reservoir in Meinong District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.[1]
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| Location | Meinong, Kaohsiung, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 22°54′26.3″N 120°33′13.7″E |
| Type | Lake |
| Native name | 美濃湖 (Chinese) |
| Surface area | 21 hectares (52 acres) |
History
The lake was originally named as Jhongjun Pi or Minong Lake. In 1956, the lake was renamed to Zhongzheng Lake since the visit of Chiang Kai-shek,[2] and in August 2016, the lake was renamed to Meinong Lake.
Geology
Covers an area of 21 hectares, it is the second largest artificial lake in Kaohsiung. It has a capacity to store water for irrigation of over 130 hectares of farmland. It also serves as a fishery. The lake is surrounded by mountain to the west and fields on the other three sides.
Facilities
The lake features trails alongside the lake for cycling or jogging.
References
- "Welcome to Meinong District Office". Archived from the original on 2014-02-01. Retrieved 2014-10-01.
- "Jhongjheng (Zhongzheng) Lake".
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