Carite Lake

Carite Lake

Infobox lake
lake_name = Lago Carite
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location = Guayama, Puerto Rico
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type = reservoir
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basin_countries = Puerto Rico
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area = 0.47 sq mi (1.238 km²)
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Lago Carite is a lake located in the municipality of Cayey on the island of Puerto Rico. The lake was created in 1913 and serves as a reservoir for irrigation, electricity, and potable water.

The lake receives flow from the La Plata River and can be used for fishing.

The name of the lake comes from the area where it is located.

External links

* [http://www.linktopr.com/lagos.html Carite Lake] in Link To Puerto Rico.com
* [http://www.proyectosalonhogar.com/Puerto_Rico/PRENGLISH.htm Proyecto Salon Hogar]


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