Lake Edward Map
Lake Edward is a lake across Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, covering about 2,150 km² (830 sq mi), with a maximum depth of 117 m (384 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 912 m (2,992 ft) above sea level. Inflows include Kazinga Channel and Rutshuru River. It drains through the Semliki River. It is shared by Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The blue outline marks Lake Edward as mapped by Natural Earth. Towns and cities on the map include Beni, Butembo, Ruhengeri, Mbarara, Kasese, Kabale, Fort Portal and Ntungamo.
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 Edward 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 Edward 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 Edward facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 77 km (48 mi) |
| Area | 2,150 km² (830 sq mi) |
| Drainage basin | 12,100 km² (4,670 sq mi) |
| Maximum depth | 117 m (384 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 912 m (2,992 ft) |
| Inflows | Kazinga Channel and Rutshuru River |
| Outflow | the Semliki River |
| Countries | Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo |
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: Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Compare with the world rivers map.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Lake Edward?
Lake Edward covers about 2,150 km² (830 sq mi).
How deep is Lake Edward?
Its maximum depth is about 117 m (384 ft).
Where is Lake Edward?
Lake Edward lies in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Can I download a blank map of Lake Edward?
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 Edward Map · Atlas of Maps (atlasofmaps.com), license CC BY 4.0.
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