Tes Lake or Danau Tes is one of the largest lakes in

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, Indonesia. It is the main

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supplier for nearly all of Bengkulu Province. The lake covers an area of approximately 750

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Area

Tes Lake covers an area of 3,230

Flora

Because of its hot and humid climate, crops such as

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are mainly grown. Other florae that grow around the area are Meranti,

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, Kayu Gadis,

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, along with other plants that also grow elsewhere in Bengkulu Province.

Location

Tes Lake lies in the south of

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. The nearby settlements include Karang Anyar, Kutai Donok (Central Village), Talang Ratu Village, and Tes Village.

Topography

Its elevation is to above sea level.

Geology and climate

Based on information from an exploration conducted in 1964, the main types of soil found in Tes Lake are regosol, andosol, latosol, and podzol (brown podzol soil). Due to its high number of wet seasons, Tes Lake experiences an average annual rainfall intensity of 2,700-3,500mm. According to classifications from Schmidt and Ferguson, the area is classified as type A, with a Q value of approximately 0.9% - 7.7%.

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* {{cite conference , last1= Usman , first1= Mardiansyah , last2= Suhartoyo , first2= Hery , title= Danau Tes dalam Pengelolaan Taman Wisata Alam di Hulu DAS (Daerah Aliran Sungai) Ketahun, Provinsi Bengkulu , trans-title= Lake Tes Natural Tourism Park Management in the Upper Ketahun Watershed, Bengkulu Province , conference= International Lake Environment Committee (Indonesia-Japan) Tranining - Indonesia Lake Conservation Programme , url= https://www.researchgate.net/publication/348647483 , access-date= 5 December 2021 , date= 18–22 January 2021 , pages=1–6 Lebong Regency Tourist attractions in Bengkulu Landforms of Bengkulu Lakes of Sumatra Ketahun basin