Lake Opeta
A Ugandan lake with an extensive wetland system / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lake Opeta is a lake with an extensive wetland system in Uganda.
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Lake Opeta | |
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Location | Nakapiripirit, Sironko, Katakwi, Kumi |
Coordinates | 1°42′0″N 34°14′0″E |
Primary outflows | Lake Bisina |
Basin countries | Uganda |
Surface area | 68,912 hectares (170,290 acres) |
Surface elevation | 1,050 metres (3,440 ft) |
Islands | Tisai |
Official name | Lake Opeta Wetland System |
Designated | 15 September 2006 |
Reference no. | 1636[1] |
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The wetland lies south of the Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve and serves as a dry-season refuge for both wildlife from the park and domestic cattle of the surrounding Karamajong and Pokot people.[2]