Lake Mweru Map
Lake Mweru is a lake across Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, covering about 4,650 km² (1,800 sq mi), with a maximum depth of 37 m (121 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 927 m (3,041 ft) above sea level. Inflows include Luapula River and Kalungwishi River. It drains through the Luvua River. It is shared by Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The blue outline marks Lake Mweru as mapped by Natural Earth. Towns and cities on the map include Nchelenge and Kawambwa.
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 Mweru 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 Mweru 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 Mweru facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 96 km (60 mi) |
| Area | 4,650 km² (1,800 sq mi) |
| Maximum depth | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 927 m (3,041 ft) |
| Inflows | Luapula River and Kalungwishi River |
| Outflow | the Luvua River |
| Countries | Zambia 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: Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Compare with the world rivers map.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Lake Mweru?
Lake Mweru covers about 4,650 km² (1,800 sq mi).
How deep is Lake Mweru?
Its maximum depth is about 37 m (121 ft).
Where is Lake Mweru?
Lake Mweru lies in Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Can I download a blank map of Lake Mweru?
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 Mweru Map · Atlas of Maps (atlasofmaps.com), license CC BY 4.0.
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