Lake Snagov

Lake Snagov

Snagov lake at dusk
Location Snagov, Ilfov County, Romania
Coordinates 44°43′48″N 26°10′48″E / 44.73000°N 26.18000°E / 44.73000; 26.18000Coordinates: 44°43′48″N 26°10′48″E / 44.73000°N 26.18000°E / 44.73000; 26.18000
Primary inflows 4 inner sources
Primary outflows Ialomita river
Basin countries Romania
Max. length 16 km
Max. width 600 m
Surface area 5.75 km²
Average depth 5 m
Max. depth 11 m
Shore length1 32 km
Surface elevation 120 m
Islands Snagov monastery
Settlements Snagov
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Snagov (Romanian: Lacul Snagov) is a lake in Snagov commune, about 25–30 km north of Bucharest, Romania. It has a surface of only 5.75 km², but due to its elongated shape it stretches for about 12 km, northeast to southwest.

Lake Snagov as well as the nearby Snagov forest is a protected natural area.

Snagov monastery is situated on an islet near the lake's northeastern end, just across Snagov Stadium.


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