Lake Langano, Natural lake in Oromia Region, Ethiopia
Lake Langano extends over 230 square kilometers with brown mineral-rich waters, reaching depths of 46 meters at an elevation of 1,585 meters.
Two major earthquakes near Lake Langano in 1906 and 1985 created a geyser on Edo Laki Island that later transformed into a hot spring.
Local fishermen maintain traditional practices on wooden boats, primarily catching tilapia and catfish that sustain the regional economy.
The lake sits 200 kilometers south of Addis Ababa, with hotels and resorts concentrated on the western shore offering varied accommodation options.
Lake Langano stands as the sole Ethiopian lake free from Bilharzia parasites, making its waters safe for swimming and water activities.
Elevation above the sea: 1,585 m
GPS coordinates: 7.59600,38.75400
Latest update: June 17, 2025 18:51
Ethiopia offers photographers a range of subjects from medieval architecture to geologically active zones. In the north, Lalibela features eleven churches carved from solid tuff rock during the 12th and 13th centuries, while Axum holds obelisks from the Aksumite Empire that flourished from the 1st to 10th centuries. The Gheralta region of Tigray contains dozens of churches built into cliff faces, accessible via steep trails.The landscape extends from the peaks of the Simien Mountains, rising above 15,000 feet (4,500 meters), to the Danakil Depression, one of the lowest and hottest places on Earth. Bale Mountains National Park supports Ethiopian wolves in afroalpine moorlands, while Awash National Park features acacia woodlands and hot springs. The walled city of Harar Jugol, with its 368 lanes and 82 mosques dating from the 16th century, displays Islamic architecture. The monasteries on Lake Tana islands hold manuscripts from the 14th to 18th centuries, and in Gondar, Fasil Ghebbi documents Ethiopian rule through its 17th and 18th century palaces and churches.
Sidama Region
107.2 km
Imperial Palace, Addis Ababa
159.1 km
Omo River
157.6 km
Bale Mountains National Park
144.5 km
Ethiopia Museum of Art and Science
158.7 km
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia Headquarters
158.1 km
Tiya archaeological site
94.3 km
Monument to the Lion of Judah
157.5 km
Abijatta-Shalla National Park
30 km
"Red Terror" Martyrs' Memorial Museum
157.4 km
Tiglachin Monument
158.5 km
Mount Zuqualla
105.6 km
Medhane Alem Cathedral
155.9 km
Melka Kunture
124.2 km
Africa Hall
157.9 km
Senkelle Swayne's Hartebeest Sanctuary
65.3 km
Adadi Mariam
118.5 km
Africa Park
158.3 km
O'a Caldera
23.8 km
Zoma Contemporary Art Center
153.9 km
Awassa Kenema Stadium
68.9 km
Gedamsa Caldera
96.2 km
Corbetti
58 km
Alutu
18.6 km
The Mausoleum of Menelik II
159 km
Tewodros Square
159.3 km
Addis Ababa Museum
157.3 km
Unity Park
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