Lake Nkugute
Lake Nkugute, also known as Lake Rutoto, is a lake located in Rubirizi District, Uganda. Situated in the Bunyaruguru volcanic field, the lake is believed to have been formed over 12,000 years ago as a result of volcanic activity.
- Lake
- …has a surface elevation of around 1,420 metres (4,650 feet)
- …is also known as “Lake Rutoto”
- Description: a crater lake in Uganda
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Rubirizi.
Lake Nkugute
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Latitude
-0.32529° or 0° 19′ 31″ south
Longitude
30.09906° or 30° 5′ 57″ east
Open location code
6GFGM3FX+VJ
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OpenStreetMap feature
natural = water
OpenStreetMap feature
water = lake
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Ganda to Kikuyu—“Lake Nkugute” goes by many names.
Ennyanja NkuguteGanda
Ennyanja RutotoGanda
Tafkin NkuguteHausa
Iria rĩa NkuguteKikuyu
Iria rĩa Nkugute (Rutoto)Kikuyu
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