Latitude and longitude of Lake Lugano
- Nearby Lugano, Switzerland
Satellite map of Lake Lugano
Lake Lugano (Italian: Lago di Lugano or Ceresio, from Ceresius lacus) is a glacial lake which is situated on the border between southern Switzerland and northern Italy. The lake, named after the city of Lugano, is situated between Lake Como and Lago Maggiore. It was cited for the first time by Gregory of Tours in 590 with the name Ceresio, a name which is said to have derived from the Latin word cerasus, meaning cherry, and refers to the abundance of cherry trees which at one time adorned the shores of the lake.
Latitude: 45° 58' 59.99" N
Longitude: 8° 57' 59.99" E