Lake Bangweulu Map
Lake Bangweulu is a lake in Zambia, covering about 9,840 km² (3,800 sq mi), with a maximum depth of 10 m (33 ft). This map shows the lake outlined in blue on shaded relief, with the rivers, borders and towns around it.
How to read this map
Its surface lies about 1,140 m (3,740 ft) above sea level. Inflows include Chambeshi River. It drains through the Luapula River.
The blue outline marks Lake Bangweulu as mapped by Natural Earth. Towns and cities on the map include Kasama and Mansa.
Greens show lower elevations; tan and brown show higher land, with pale tones toward the highest terrain. Shadows emphasize the slopes, and vertical relief is exaggerated so landforms are easier to read. Dashed lines show country borders.
The relief uses Terrain Tiles (SRTM, GMTED2010 and ETOPO1 elevation data). Rivers, lakes, borders and the outline of Lake Bangweulu come from Natural Earth, and the figures on this page from Wikidata. Natural Earth draws features at a small scale, so the outline is a guide to where Lake Bangweulu is, not a surveyed boundary.
Blank physical map
The blank version keeps the mapped features and removes the place labels. Download it for a geography worksheet or practice identifying the features.
Lake Bangweulu facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 75 km (47 mi) |
| Area | 9,840 km² (3,800 sq mi) |
| Drainage basin | 109,000 km² (42,300 sq mi) |
| Maximum depth | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 1,140 m (3,740 ft) |
| Inflows | Chambeshi River |
| Outflow | the Luapula River |
| Countries | Zambia |
Data sources and license
- Natural Earth (public-domain geography): Public domain.
- Terrain Tiles / Mapzen (SRTM, GMTED2010, ETOPO1): Open elevation data; source attribution retained.
- Wikidata (lengths, areas, countries and other facts): CC0 1.0.
Map design and rendered images: Atlas of Maps, CC BY 4.0. Source databases retain their own licenses; the map license does not replace them.
Maps of the countries: Zambia. Compare with the world rivers map.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Lake Bangweulu?
Lake Bangweulu covers about 9,840 km² (3,800 sq mi).
How deep is Lake Bangweulu?
Its maximum depth is about 10 m (33 ft).
Where is Lake Bangweulu?
Lake Bangweulu lies in Zambia.
Can I download a blank map of Lake Bangweulu?
Yes. The blank version keeps the relief, rivers and borders and the highlighted lake but removes the place names. Both versions are free to download as PNG and as an A4 PDF.
Use this map
You can download, print and share this map for free, in class, in school projects, in presentations and on websites, as long as you credit the source: Lake Bangweulu Map · Atlas of Maps (atlasofmaps.com), license CC BY 4.0.
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