Lago Arancio Explained

Lago Arancio
Location:Province of Agrigento, Sicily
Coords:37.6346°N 13.0624°W
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Type:reservoir
Outflow:Carboj
Basin Countries:Italy
Length:2.82km (01.75miles)
Width:1.09km (00.68miles)
Volume:32000000m2

Lago Arancio (Italian for "orange tree lake") is a lake in the Province of Agrigento, Sicily, Italy. The reservoir is located on the territory of the municipalities of Sambuca di Sicilia, Santa Margherita di Belice and Sciacca.

The ruins of the Fortino di Mazzallakkar are located near the lake, and are sometimes partially submerged by its waters.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fortino di Mazzallakkar. Virtual Sicily. 10 September 2015. it.