Lysimachia (Greek: Λυσιμαχία) is a lake in Aetolia-Acarnania, western Greece. Its area is 13.2 km2, its depth is around 9 m. It is fed by the small river Ermitsa, and by a canal that connects the lake with the larger Lake Trichonida to its east. Its outflow is the river Dimikos, which drains into the river Acheloos. The city of Agrinio lies 6 km to the northeast.
Lake Lysimachia | |
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Λίμνη Λυσιμαχία (Greek) | |
Location | Aetolia-Acarnania |
Coordinates | 38°33′40″N 21°22′10″E / 38.56111°N 21.36944°E |
Type | Natural Lake |
Primary inflows | Ermitsa, canal from Lake Trichonida |
Primary outflows | Dimikos |
Basin countries | Greece |
Max. length | 5.5 km (3.4 mi) |
Max. width | 2.5 km (1.6 mi) |
Surface area | 13.2 km2 (5.1 sq mi) |
Max. depth | 9 m (30 ft) |
Settlements | Agrinio |
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