Keeyow Lake
| Keeyow Lake | |
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  Keeyow Lake | |
| Location | Khorramabad, Iran |
| Coordinates | 33°30′28.78″N 48°21′5.46″E / 33.5079944°N 48.3515167°ECoordinates: 33°30′28.78″N 48°21′5.46″E / 33.5079944°N 48.3515167°E |
| Type | Natural lake |
| Native name | سراو کیاو (Luba-Katanga) |
| Primary inflows | Main Keeyow lake Seasonal Spring (Located in north of lake) Transmitted water from |
| Primary outflows | Evaporation |
| Catchment area | 7 hectares (17 acres) |
| Basin countries | Iran |
| Max. depth | 7 m (23 ft) |
Keeyow Lake (Persian: دریاچه کیو, Lurish: سراو کیاو) is a natural lake in the northwest of Khorramabad in Lorestan Province, Iran.[1] The lake has a seven-hectare area and a depth of 3 to 7 meters. There is an amusement park as well as other recreational facilities next to the lake.[2] It is the only natural city lake in Iran and is a habitat for native and migratory birds and aquatic animals.[3]
Gallery[]
Keeyow Lake at sunset
and Zibakenar Park, located south of the lake.
Feral geese on Keeyow Lake
The main spring of Keeyow Lake (located north of the lake)
References[]
- ^ "kiu lake". Department of Economic Affairs and Finance of Lorestan. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
- ^ "Keeyo Lake". toiran. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
- ^ "دریاچه کیو خرمآباد تنها دریاچه طبیعی درونشهری ایران". Young Jouranalists Club. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
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Categories:
- Khorramabad
- Lakes of Iran
- Landforms of Lorestan Province
- Tourist attractions in Khorramabad
- Lorestan Province geography stubs