Lake Chakumiri
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| Lake Chakumiri | |
|---|---|
.jpg) View of the lake from the coastlines | |
| Location | Pecario |
| Type | Lake |
| Basin countries | Pecario |
| Max. length | 115 mi (185 km) |
| Max. width | 40 mi (64 km) |
| Surface area | 3,000 sq mi (7,800 km2) |
| Average depth | 350 ft (110 m) |
| Max. depth | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Water volume | 205 cu mi (850 km3) |
| Residence time | 1,250 years |
| Islands | 37 |
| Settlements | San Castellino , Alzilejos |
Lake Chakumiri, ( Iberic: Lago Chakumiri; Quepec: Chacumiri Gola) is a large freshwater lake in Pecario. Spanning approximately 185kms in length, and 64kms in width, it has a surface area of 7,800km2. It is the largest lake in Pecario and within Mesothalassa.
Name
The Lake Chakumiri derives its name from the Quepec language. In Quepec, "Chaku" refers to the traditional process of fishing, while "Miri" means "to watch" or "to observe". Thus, the name "Chakumiri" can be interpreted as "the place where one observes the fishing hunt".
