Lake Tana Map
Lake Tana is a lake in Ethiopia, covering about 2,160 km² (832 sq mi), with a maximum depth of 14 m (46 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 1,788 m (5,866 ft) above sea level. Inflows include Lesser Abay River, Reb River, Gumara River and Magech River. It drains through Blue Nile.
The blue outline marks Lake Tana as mapped by Natural Earth. Towns and cities on the map include Bahir Dar and Gondar.
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 Tana 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 Tana 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 Tana facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 84 km (52 mi) |
| Area | 2,160 km² (832 sq mi) |
| Drainage basin | 16,500 km² (6,370 sq mi) |
| Maximum depth | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 1,788 m (5,866 ft) |
| Inflows | Lesser Abay River, Reb River, Gumara River and Magech River |
| Outflow | Blue Nile |
| Countries | Ethiopia |
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: Ethiopia. Compare with the world rivers map.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Lake Tana?
Lake Tana covers about 2,160 km² (832 sq mi).
How deep is Lake Tana?
Its maximum depth is about 14 m (46 ft).
Where is Lake Tana?
Lake Tana lies in Ethiopia.
Can I download a blank map of Lake Tana?
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 Tana Map · Atlas of Maps (atlasofmaps.com), license CC BY 4.0.
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