Lake Hyōko

Lake Hyōko
瓢湖 (Japanese)
Lake Hyōko in winter
Lake Hyōko is located in Niigata Prefecture
Lake Hyōko
Lake Hyōko
Lake Hyōko is located in Japan
Lake Hyōko
Lake Hyōko
Coordinates37°50′18″N 139°14′14″E / 37.83833°N 139.23722°E / 37.83833; 139.23722
Built1639
Surface area8 ha (20 acres)
Max. depth1.2 m (3 ft 11 in)
Official nameHyo-ko
Designated30 October 2008
Reference no.1842[1]
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Lake Hyōko (瓢湖) is a 281-hectare (690-acre) reservoir area in the city of Agano, Niigata, Japan.

The reservoir was created in 1639 during the Edo period of Japanese history. It is noted for its abundant and diverse bird life, and is an important overwintering grounds for Whooper swans and Tundra swans. The area received protection from the Japanese government as a wildlife refuge in 2005.

On October 30, 2008, it was registered as a Ramsar site.

Birds

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Land

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References

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  1. ^ "Hyo-ko". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.