| Rupanco Lake | |
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  Rupanco Lake | |
| Coordinates | 40°49′20″S72°28′40″W / 40.82222°S 72.47778°W |
| Primary outflows | Rahue River |
| Basin countries | Chile |
| Max. length | 45 km (28 mi) |
| Max. width | 11 km (6.8 mi) |
| Surface area | 223 km2 (86 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 350 m (1,150 ft) |
Rupanco Lake is located in Los Lagos Region of Chile. The closest city, Osorno, has a primary school named after it as well.
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