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The largest lakes in Rwanda

Lakes by area in Rwanda: all 28 recorded entries — led by Lake Kivu (2,401 km²). Each entry links to its page in the atlas, with map, key facts and images.

Recorded
28
Top entry
Lake Kivu
Area
2,401 km²

Lakes by area

  1. 1Lake Kivu2,401 km²
  2. 2Lake Rweru126 km²
  3. 3Lake Ihema94 km²
  4. 4Lake Cyohoha South65 km²
  5. 5Lake Burera49 km²
  6. 6Lake Mugesera43 km²
  7. 7Lake Muhazi31 km²
  8. 8Lake Ruhondo24 km²
  9. 9Lake Cyambwe23 km²
  10. 10Lake Rwanyakazinga22 km²
  11. 11Lake Hago18 km²
  12. 12Lake Sake16 km²
  13. 13Lake Nasho12 km²
  14. 14Lake Kivumba12 km²
  15. 15Lake Mpanga10 km²
  16. 16Lake Mihindi7 km²
  17. 17Lake Birira6 km²
  18. 18Lake Rumira4 km²
  19. 19Lake Rwakibali4 km²
  20. 20Lake Mirayi3 km²
  21. 21Lake Birengero3 km²
  22. 22Lake Cyohoha North3 km²
  23. 23Lake Gaharwa3 km²
  24. 24Lake Kilimbi3 km²
  25. 25Lake Shakani2 km²
  26. 26Lake Gashanga2 km²
  27. 27Lake Murambya1 km²
  28. 28Lake Kidogo1 km²

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