Lake Wamala
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Lake Wamala is a freshwater lake in Uganda.[1] Its wetlands contain endangered species of birds and animals including the sitatunga ("enjobe" in Luganda).[2] The lake is of traditional and cultural significance to the people of Buganda in Central Uganda.[3]
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Lake Wamala | |
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Location | Mityana District, Uganda |
Coordinates | 00°20′44″N 31°53′16″E |
Primary inflows | River Nyanzi River Kitenga River Kabasuma River Mpamujugu River Bimbye |
Primary outflows | Kibimba River |
Basin countries | Uganda |
Surface area | 250 km2 (97 sq mi) |
Surface elevation | 1,290 m (4,230 ft) |
Islands | Lwanja Island Mabo Island Bagwe Island |
Settlements | Kalyankoko Mityana District |
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