Lake Kariya
Lake Kariya is a crater lake in Rubirizi District, Western Uganda and has an elevation of 1,295 metres. Lake Kariya is situated nearby to the village Kichwamba, as well as near the locality Busonga.Places of Interest
Highlights include Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Photo: Rod Waddington, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Queen Elizabeth National Park is in Western Uganda. The park covers an area of over 774 sq mi between Lake Edward and Lake George, around the Kasinge Channel connecting the two.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Rubirizi.
Rubirizi
Town
Photo: stone wu, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Rubirizi, sometimes spelled Rubiriizi, is a town in Rubirizi District, Ankole sub-region, Western Uganda. The town is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Rubirizi District. The district is named after the town. Rubirizi is situated 8 km southwest of Lake Kariya.
Lake Kariya
- Type: Crater lake
- Category: body of water
- Location: Rubirizi District, Western Uganda, Uganda, East Africa, Africa
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Latitude
-0.23333° or 0° 14′ southLongitude
30.16667° or 30° 10′ eastElevation
1,295 metres (4,249 feet)Open location code
6GFGQ588+MMGeoNames ID
232182
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Satellite Map
Discover Lake Kariya from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Kichwamba and Busonga.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Katanda Primary School and Kakindo Primary School.
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