Lake Tanganyika Map
Lake Tanganyika is a lake across Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi and Zambia, covering about 32,900 km² (12,700 sq mi), with a maximum depth of 1,433 m (4,701 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 773 m (2,536 ft) above sea level. Inflows include Ruzizi River, Malagarasi River, Kalambo River and Mulobozi. It drains through the Lukuga River. It is shared by Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi and Zambia.
The blue outline marks Lake Tanganyika as mapped by Natural Earth. Towns and cities on the map include Kigali, Mwanza, Bukavu, Likasi, Bujumbura, Mbeya, Nyanza and Kalemie.
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 Tanganyika 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 Tanganyika 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 Tanganyika facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 673 km (418 mi) |
| Area | 32,900 km² (12,700 sq mi) |
| Drainage basin | 231,000 km² (89,200 sq mi) |
| Maximum depth | 1,433 m (4,701 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 773 m (2,536 ft) |
| Inflows | Ruzizi River, Malagarasi River, Kalambo River and Mulobozi |
| Outflow | the Lukuga River |
| Countries | Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi and 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: Tanzania, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Zambia. Compare with the world rivers map.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Lake Tanganyika?
Lake Tanganyika covers about 32,900 km² (12,700 sq mi).
How deep is Lake Tanganyika?
Its maximum depth is about 1,433 m (4,701 ft).
Where is Lake Tanganyika?
Lake Tanganyika lies in Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi and Zambia.
Can I download a blank map of Lake Tanganyika?
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 Tanganyika Map · Atlas of Maps (atlasofmaps.com), license CC BY 4.0.
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