| Location | Burkina Faso |
|---|---|
| Coords | 13.613622°N 0.721664°E |
| Outflow | Babangou |
| Basin countries | Burkina Faso |
| Area | 228 ha (560 acres) |
| Elevation | 271 m (889 ft) |
Lake Higa is a small lake in eastern Burkina Faso, close to the border with Niger. It drains into the Babangou, which drains into the Niger.[1] It has an area of 228 ha.[1] It lies at an elevation of 271 m (889 feet).[2] In 2009 the site around Lake Higa was included in the List of Ramsar wetlands of international importance.[3]
References
- ^ Mepham, Robert; R. H. Hughes; J. S. Hughes (1992). A directory of African wetlands. IUCN. p. 316. ISBN 2-88032-949-3.
- ^ "Burkina Faso Lakes". Index Mundi. 2006. Retrieved 13 March 2010.
- ^ Kibata, Cynthia (1 October 2009). "Twelve new Ramsar sites in Burkina Faso". Ramsar Convention. Retrieved 13 March 2010.