This article needs additional citations for verification. (July 2021) |
Inya Lake | |
---|---|
အင်းလျားကန် (Burmese) | |
Location | Yangon |
Coordinates | 16°50′12.38″N 96°8′42.78″E / 16.8367722°N 96.1452167°E |
Type | reservoir |
Primary outflows | piped to Kandawgyi Lake |
Basin countries | Burma |
Inya Lake (Burmese: အင်းလျားကန်, ʔīnyā kǎn [ʔíɰ̃já kàɰ̃]; formerly, Lake Victoria) is the largest lake in Yangon, Burma (Myanmar), a popular recreational area for Yangonites, and a famous location for romance in popular culture. Located 6 miles (10 km) north of downtown Yangon, Inya Lake is bounded by Parami Road on the north, Pyay Road on the west, Inya Road on the southwest, University Avenue on the south, and Kaba Aye Pagoda Road on the east.