Weghnan Lake, also known as Weghnan Natural Pool (Dari: حوض وغنان), is located in the Warsaj District of Takhar Province in northeastern Afghanistan. The lake is about 2.9 km (1.8 mi) long and 0.4 km (0.25 mi) wide, and sits at approximately 2,502 m (8,209 ft) above sea level on the Weghnan River, which flows north to the village of Weghnan.[1][2]
Weghnan Lake | |
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Houz-e Weghnan | |
حوض وغنان (Dari) | |
Location | Warsaj District, Afghanistan |
Coordinates | 36°01′56″N 70°00′36″E / 36.03222°N 70.01000°E |
Max. length | 2.9 km (1.8 mi) |
Max. width | 0.4 km (0.25 mi) |
Surface elevation | 2,502 m (8,209 ft) |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Warsaj Wighnan pool". Google Earth. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
- ^ Weghnan Natural Pool in Warsaj district in Takhar on YouTube, Ariana News, September 26, 2023
External links
edit- On the Road - Warsaj District of Takhar on YouTube, TOLO TV, September 8, 2023 (@10:29)