Tsimanampetsotsa
| Lake Tsimanampetsotsa | |
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from space
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| Location | Toliara Province |
| Coordinates | 24°07′S 43°45′E / 24.117°S 43.750°ECoordinates: 24°07′S 43°45′E / 24.117°S 43.750°E |
| Type | saline lake |
| Basin countries | Madagascar |
| Surface area | 456 km2 (176 sq mi) |
Lake Tsimanampetsotsa (French: Lac Tsimanampetsotsa) is a saline lake in the Toliara Province, in the southwestern part of Madagascar. It is located at around 24°07′S 43°45′E / 24.117°S 43.750°E. The lake is an important wetland and is protected within a national park and as a Ramsar site. The Ramsar site has a total area of 456 km2 (176 sq mi), while the surface of the lake is much smaller. The lake Tsimanampetsotsa is a part of the Tsimanampetsotsa National Park.
The name of the lake in Malagasy means "lake without dolphins".
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