Lake Chakumiri

Lake Chakumiri
View of the lake with the volcano Pico Humente in the background
Location	Pecario
Type	Lake
Basin countries	Pecario
Max. length	105 mi (169 km)
Max. width	40 mi (64 km)
Surface area	2,000 sq mi (5,200 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	27
Settlements	San 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

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  View of the lake from the town of San Castellino

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  Panorama of the North of the Lake from Gapacha

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  Ferries and fishing boats in the port of San Castellino

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  Close-up view of a traditional totora reed boat.

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