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'''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.
'''Lake Chakumiri''', ( Iberic: ''Lago Chakumiri''; Quepec: ''Chacumiri Gola'') is a large freshwater lake in [[Pecario]]. Spanning approximately 169kms in length, and 64kms in width, it has a surface area of 5,200km2. It is the largest lake in Pecario and within Mesothalassa.


==Name==
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==Overview==
==Overview==
The lake separates into two distinct geographical areas : In the North, the landscape is rather {{wp|subtropical}} and arid. This is where the majority of the population around the lake lives. In the South, the landscape is more green with dominating mountain peaks. The [[Velluzo National Park]] is located in the southern part of the lake. Since 2015, a luxurious resort has been built on the northern shores of the lake, prompting complaints from environmental organizations, however, the Pecarian government has assured compliance with environmental standards.
It is filled with water from rain runoff and snowmelt. Here and there, on the natural islands, one can see terraced crops, carefully separated by dry stone walls and cactus hedges, as well as villages. The main coastal cities are San Castellino and Alzilejos.


==Ecology==
==Islands==
The lake is home to a large concentration of reeds. Forests of eucalyptus, willows, and pine trees can also be observed. The fauna of the lagoon is primarily composed of species such as rainbow trout and carp. The variety of birds includes grebes, cormorants, ducks, white herons, grebes, teal, coots, hummingbirds, sea swallows, and blackbirds. There are also amphibians that bring life to the lake and its surroundings, including the pecarian great toad but due to increasing pollution, its population has drastically declined and is now endangered.
The most populous islands are Isla Brillante with 2,000 inhabitants, Gapacha with over 2,500 inhabitants and Isla Serena with approximately 2,300 inhabitants. The coastal populations are mostly of Quepec origin.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==


<gallery>
<gallery>
Represa del Guavio 1.jpg|View of the southernmost part of the lake
Copacabana, Bolivia at sunset.jpg|View of the lake from the town of San Castellino
Chakumiri resort.jpg|View of the lake from the Paradisio resort
File:Panorama Lac Titicaca - Décembre 2006.jpg|Panorama of the North of the Lake from Gapacha
File:Panorama Lac Titicaca - Décembre 2006.jpg|Panorama of the North of the Lake from Isla Azul
File:Puerto de Copacabana.jpg|View of the lake and Isla Marrón|Ferries and fishing boats in the port of San Castellino
Estrecho de Yampupata - Isla del Sol, Lago Titicaca.jpg|View of the lake and isla marrón
Le Lac Titicaca et les îles flottantes des Uros.- Pérou (8).jpg|Close-up view of a traditional totora reed boat.
File:Alpaca y la isla Challeca.jpg|A view of Lake Chakumiri and Isla Marrón in the background. Alpacas are a common sight along the shores of the lake
</gallery>
</gallery>


[[Category:Pecario]]
[[Category:Pecario]]
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Revision as of 18:01, 16 March 2024

Lake Chakumiri
Puyehue Lake with Puyehue volcano in the background.jpg
View of the lake with the volcano Pico Humente in the background
LocationPecario
TypeLake
Basin countriesPecario
Max. length105 mi (169 km)
Max. width40 mi (64 km)
Surface area2,000 sq mi (5,200 km2)
Average depth350 ft (110 m)
Max. depth381 ft (116 m)
Water volume205 cu mi (850 km3)
Residence time1,250 years
Islands27
SettlementsSan Castellino , Alzilejos

Lake Chakumiri, ( Iberic: Lago Chakumiri; Quepec: Chacumiri Gola) is a large freshwater lake in Pecario. Spanning approximately 169kms in length, and 64kms in width, it has a surface area of 5,200km2. 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".

Overview

It is filled with water from rain runoff and snowmelt. Here and there, on the natural islands, one can see terraced crops, carefully separated by dry stone walls and cactus hedges, as well as villages. The main coastal cities are San Castellino and Alzilejos.

Islands

The most populous islands are Isla Brillante with 2,000 inhabitants, Gapacha with over 2,500 inhabitants and Isla Serena with approximately 2,300 inhabitants. The coastal populations are mostly of Quepec origin.

Gallery

  • View of the lake from the town of San Castellino

    View of the lake from the town of San Castellino

  • Panorama of the North of the Lake from Gapacha

    Panorama of the North of the Lake from Gapacha

  • Ferries and fishing boats in the port of San Castellino

    Ferries and fishing boats in the port of San Castellino

  • Close-up view of a traditional totora reed boat.

    Close-up view of a traditional totora reed boat.

  • A view of Lake Chakumiri and Isla Marrón in the background. Alpacas are a common sight along the shores of the lake

    A view of Lake Chakumiri and Isla Marrón in the background. Alpacas are a common sight along the shores of the lake

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