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Welcome to Oguta Lake, Imo’s state largest natural lake. Water flows into it mainly from the Njaba river and to a … The relics of the jetties used by the United African Company (U. During the civil war, the Oguta Lake was a marine base for the Biafran Navy.
As we guarantee the best in our services. Oguta is located in Imo State of Nigeria, and shares boundaries with Anambra, Delta and Rivers States. At 8.05km long and 2.41 km wide, it is the largest natural lake in Imo, and the entire South-East of Nigeria.
Oguta Lake's catchment area comprises the drainage area of the Njaba River and a part of the River Niger floodplain in the region south of Onitsha.
The lake is of immense value to the people of Oguta, Orsu, Nkwesi and Awo. Oguta Top Hotels. Surrounded by a thick forest of oil palm plantations, Oguta Lake retains a prime spot in tourism destinations in the state. A spectacular spot on this lake is the confluence of the Blue water and the Muddy Urashi River. Oguta Lake is the largest natural lake in Imo State and is supposed to have originated from a natural depression. As of 2012 Oguta’s population was estimated at 20,096. Overfishing is stressing the lake and sewage and sedimentation aided by deforestation are seen as threats, mitigated by the fact that the lake is annually flushed by floodwaters through an active outlet. It is a fine piece of water at 8.05km long and 2.41 km wide and the largest natural lake in Imo, and the entire South-East of Nigeria. Ramsar site no. According to one of the resides in Oguta, she said if you place the two different water in a bottle, it will explode and this amazes visitors as they wonder why these two rivers flows side by side without making up.Ekene replied “one of boatman in Oguta” Long time ago, few students came to the lake to see it’s wonders.
It is made up of 27 villages, Umu-Ameshi is the administrative centre for the LGA Oguta LGA. one of the students stood up and proclaimed that the lake was small enough for him to swim and asked the boatman to turn around so he could jump and swim. The catchment area of Oguta Lake consists of a segment of River Niger flood plain in the southern area of Onitsha and the drainage of Njaba River. It receives perennial drainage from Rivers Njaba, Utu and Awbuna and the lake drains into River Orashi. Oguta lake is Nigeria's second largest lake. A spectacular spot on this lake is the confluence of the Blue water and the Muddy Urashi River. It is within the equatorial rainforest area of Niger Delta. The Oguta Lake Motel and Golf resort, a 3-star hotel, is located within the vicinity for tourists who’ll like to lodge within the area during their visit.Now, as the new generation lives around the lake, the mystery of the two rivers and it’s history has an important part as well many unanswered question about it’s past remain.SwiftTalk Limited is an internet service town in Imo State providing homes, industries and individuals with fast internet connectivity using fiber, satellite, wireless, cable, DSL transmission technologies. The blue water is known as Ogbuide believed to be female, while the brown water is male known as Urashi. Materials presented on this website, particularly maps and territorial information, are as-is and as-available based on available data and do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Secretariat of the Ramsar Convention concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area, or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. The surrounding people of Oguta, Orsu, Nkwesi and Awo take pride in this lake and draw their water and protein sources from it, so tourists will see lots of canoes and boats on the lakes conveying farmers to and fro. It is the largest natural lake in Imo State, Southeastern Nigeria; within the equatorial rainforest region of Niger Delta. This spot is far from shore, so tourists need to board a speedboat for a 15-minute ride into the creeks to experience this wonder of creation. Crystal Lake Open Bar Stand + Add to wishlist.
Its water surface area varies from 180 to 300 ha depending on the season, and its average depth is 5.5m. Oguta Lake is the largest natural lake in Imo State and is supposed to have originated from a natural depression. Top rated. A. C.) still exist today.
It is a popular tourist spot as the lake is a beautiful blue colour, and is neither salty nor home to crocodiles, making it Ideal for swimming and water sports. 30/04/08; Imo; 572 ha; 05Oguta Lake.
In fact, the lake is the identity and pride of the Ogutaman.
Leaving only the Egwe Gateway as the only dry land route into Oguta without passing through water or a bridge. Crystal Lake Hotel + Add to wishlist.
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Oguta Lake. This is a point where two distinct colours of water “meet”. The lake contains 258 species of phytoplankton in 107 genera and 40 fish species.