Keeyow Lake

Natural lake in Khorramabad, Iran
33°30′28.78″N 48°21′5.46″E / 33.5079944°N 48.3515167°E / 33.5079944; 48.3515167TypeNatural lakePrimary inflowsMain Keeyow lake Seasonal Spring (Located in north of lake)
Transmitted water from Golestan SpringPrimary outflowsEvaporation
Zibakenar parkCatchment area7 hectares (17 acres)Basin countriesIranMax. depth7 m (23 ft)

Keeyow Lake (Persian: دریاچه کیو, Lurish: سراو کیاو) is a natural lake in the northwest of Khorramabad in Lorestan Province, Iran.[1] The lake has a seven-hectare area and a depth of 3 to 7 meters. There is an amusement park as well as other recreational facilities next to the lake.[2] It is the only natural city lake in Iran and is a habitat for native and migratory birds and aquatic animals.[3]

Gallery

  • Keeyow Lake at sunset
    Keeyow Lake at sunset
  • Mahi Lake and Zibakenar Park, located south of the lake.
    Mahi Lake and Zibakenar Park, located south of the lake.
  • Feral geese on Keeyow Lake
    Feral geese on Keeyow Lake
  • The main spring of Keeyow Lake (located north of the lake)
    The main spring of Keeyow Lake (located north of the lake)
Panorama of Keeyow Lake

References

  1. ^ "kiu lake". Department of Economic Affairs and Finance of Lorestan. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
  2. ^ "Keeyo Lake". toiran. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
  3. ^ "دریاچه کیو خرم‌آباد تنها دریاچه طبیعی درون‌شهری ایران". Young Jouranalists Club. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
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Lorestan Province, Iran
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