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Lake Hyōko | |
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瓢湖 ( Japanese) | |
Coordinates | 37°50′18″N 139°14′14″E / 37.83833°N 139.23722°E |
Built | 1639 |
Surface area | 8 ha (20 acres) |
Max. depth | 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in) |
Official name | Hyo-ko |
Designated | 30 October 2008 |
Reference no. | 1842 [1] |
Lake Hyōko (瓢湖) is a 281-hectare (690-acre) reservoir area in the city of Agano, Niigata, Japan.
The reservoir was created in 1639 during the Edo period of Japanese history. It is noted for its abundant and diverse bird life, and is an important overwintering grounds for Whooper swans and Tundra swans. The area received protection from the Japanese government as a wildlife refuge in 2005.
On October 30, 2008, it was registered as a Ramsar site.
This article includes a list of general
references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding
inline citations. (March 2020) |
Lake Hyōko | |
---|---|
瓢湖 ( Japanese) | |
Coordinates | 37°50′18″N 139°14′14″E / 37.83833°N 139.23722°E |
Built | 1639 |
Surface area | 8 ha (20 acres) |
Max. depth | 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in) |
Official name | Hyo-ko |
Designated | 30 October 2008 |
Reference no. | 1842 [1] |
Lake Hyōko (瓢湖) is a 281-hectare (690-acre) reservoir area in the city of Agano, Niigata, Japan.
The reservoir was created in 1639 during the Edo period of Japanese history. It is noted for its abundant and diverse bird life, and is an important overwintering grounds for Whooper swans and Tundra swans. The area received protection from the Japanese government as a wildlife refuge in 2005.
On October 30, 2008, it was registered as a Ramsar site.