Meinong Lake
Meinong Lake | |
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美濃湖 (Chinese) | |
Location | Meinong, Kaohsiung, Taiwan |
Coordinates | 22°54′26.3″N 120°33′13.7″E / 22.907306°N 120.553806°E |
Type | lake |
Surface area | 21 hectares (52 acres) |
The Meinong Lake (traditional Chinese: 美濃湖; simplified Chinese: 美浓湖; pinyin: Měinóng Hú) is a lake and reservoir in Meinong District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
History
[edit]The lake was originally named as Jhongjun Pi or Minong Lake. In 1956, the lake was renamed to Zhongzheng Lake since the visit of Chiang Kai-shek, and in August 2016, the lake was renamed to Meinong Lake.[1]
Geology
[edit]Covers an area of 21 hectares (52 acres), it is the second largest artificial lake in Kaohsiung after Chengcing Lake.[2] It has a capacity to store water for irrigation of over 130 hectares (320 acres) of farmland. It also serves as a fishery. The lake is surrounded by mountain to the west and fields on the other three sides. The lake features trails alongside the lake for cycling or jogging.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Jhongjheng Lake". Meinong District Office, Kaohsiung City. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ "Meinong Lake". Kaohsiung Travel. 17 November 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2021.