Neltume Lake

Neltume Lake
Lago Neltume (Spanish)
The beginning of the Llanquihue River at the confluence of the Neltume and Fui Rivers.
Location of Neltume Lake in Chile.
Location of Neltume Lake in Chile.
Neltume Lake
Coordinates39°48′S 71°57′W / 39.800°S 71.950°W / -39.800; -71.950
TypeGlacial
Primary outflowsNeltume River
Basin countriesChile
Max. length6.3 km (3.9 mi)
Max. width2.4 km (1.5 mi)
Surface area9.5 km2 (3.7 sq mi)
Average depth86 m (282 ft)
SettlementsNeltume is the nearest town

Neltume Lake (Spanish: Lago Neltume) is one of the "Seven Lakes" in Panguipulli municipality, southern Chile. The lake is of glacial origin and it is enclosed by mountain ranges of the Andes. It is nearby the small town of Neltume that bears the same name.