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| Lake Ihotry | |
|---|---|
 seen from space | |
  Lake Ihotry | |
| Location | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| Coordinates | 21°55′0″S 43°40′0″E / 21.91667°S 43.66667°E |
| Basin countries | Madagascar |
| Surface area | 96–112 km2 (37–43 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 3.8 m (12 ft) |
| Water volume | approx. 0.395 km3 (320,000 acre⋅ft) |
| Surface elevation | 50 m (160 ft) |
Lake Ihotry is the second largest lake of Madagascar.[1] It is a closed saline lake in semi-arid southwestern part of Madagascar in the region of Atsimo-Andrefana. Its area varies seasonally, from 96 km2 to 112 km2.