Lake Chapala
| Local Name(s) | Lago de Chapala1 |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name(s) | |
| Continent | North America 1 |
| Country (State, Province, or Territory) | Mexico (Jalisco) Mexico (Michoacan) |
| Latitude | 20.248669 ° |
| Longitude | -103.065491 ° |
| Elevation (m) | 1,525 1 |
| Surface Area (km2) | 1,140 1 - 1,112 2 |
| Watershed Area (km2) | |
| Volume (km3) | 10 1 - 7.9 2 |
| Mean Depth (m) | |
| Maximum Depth (m) | 13 1 - 10.5 2 |
| Fresh/Salt | Fresh 1 |
| Geologic Origin | Tectonic (graben) 2 |
| Trophic Status | |
| Climate | Temperate: Hot Summer, Dry Winter 3 |
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