| Laut Tawar | |
|---|---|
  Laut Tawar | |
| Location | Aceh, Indonesia |
| Coordinates | 4°36′43″N 96°55′25″E / 4.61194°N 96.92361°E |
| Type | Tectonic |
| Part of | Peusangan basin |
| Primary outflows | Peusangan River |
| Basin countries | Indonesia |
| Surface area | 70 km2 (27 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 80 m (260 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 1,100 m (3,600 ft) |
Lake Laut Tawar (Indonesian: Danau Laut Tawar) is a lake in Central Aceh Regency of Aceh Province, Indonesia.[1] It is located at 4°36′43″N 96°55′25″E / 4.61194°N 96.92361°E. The name Laut Tawar literally means "freshwater sea".
The lake is an important ecosystem to its endemic marine species, such as Rasbora tawarensis fish.[2]
- ^ "Laut Tawar Lake". www.indonesia-tourism.com. Retrieved 2019-11-14.
located near Takengon, in the highlands of Central Aceh
- ^ Adhar, S.; Barus, T. A.; Nababan, E S N.; Wahyuningsih, H. (2021). "The waters transparency model of Lake Laut Tawar, Aceh, Indonesia". IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science. 869 (1): 012021. Bibcode:2021E&ES..869a2021A. doi:10.1088/1755-1315/869/1/012021.