Lake Varese

Varese Lake
Lago di Varese
Location Province of Varese, Lombardy
Coordinates 45°49′N 8°44′E / 45.817°N 8.733°E / 45.817; 8.733Coordinates: 45°49′N 8°44′E / 45.817°N 8.733°E / 45.817; 8.733
Primary outflows Bardello
Catchment area 112 km²
Basin countries Italy
Surface area 14.5 km²
Average depth 11 m
Max. depth 23 m
Residence time 1.8 years
Surface elevation 238 m

Varese Lake (Italian: Lago di Varese) is a lake of glacial origin in Lombardy, in the north of Italy. It has an area of 14.5 km², a medium depth of 11 m, and a maximum depth of 23 m.

Panoramic view of Varese lake from Biandronno.
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