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Carite Lake

Coordinates: 18°04′36″N 66°06′21″W / 18.0766290°N 66.1057212°W / 18.0766290; -66.1057212
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Lago Carite
Topographic map of Puerto Rico
Topographic map of Puerto Rico
Lago Carite
LocationGuayama, Puerto Rico
Coordinates18°04′36″N 66°06′21″W / 18.0766290°N 66.1057212°W / 18.0766290; -66.1057212 [1]
Typereservoir
Basin countriesPuerto Rico
Surface area0.47 sq mi (1.238 km2)
ReferencesUSGS: GNIS Detail - Lago Carite.[1]

Lago Carite is a lake located in the municipality of Guayama on the island of Puerto Rico. The lake was created in 1913[2] and serves as a reservoir for irrigation and potable water.

The lake receives flow from the La Plata River and can be used for fishing and recreation.

The name of the lake comes from the area where it is located.

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Lago Carite". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  2. ^ Embalses de Puerto Rico: Un deleite para los sentidos. La Perla del Sur. Ponce, Puerto Rico. 4 to 10 July 2018. Year 35. Issue 1805. Pages 10-11. Accessed 4 July 2018.
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