Lake Yeak Laom

Lake Yeak Laom
បឹងយក្សឡោម (Khmer)
Aerial view
Lake Yeak Laom
LocationRatanakiri, Cambodia
Coordinates13°43′48″N 107°00′54″E / 13.730°N 107.015°E / 13.730; 107.015
Typecrater lake
Basin countriesCambodia
Max. length750 metres (2,460 ft)
Max. width750 metres (2,460 ft)
Surface area0.44 square kilometres (0.17 sq mi)
Max. depth48 m (157 ft)

Lake Yeak Laom (Khmer: បឹងយក្សឡោម, Bœ̆ng Yôks Laôm [ɓəŋ jĕək laom]) is a volcanic crater lake and a tourist destination in the commune of Yeak Laom, Banlung Municipality, Ratanakiri Province, in north-eastern Cambodia. It is about 5 km south of Banlung town, the provincial capital, and is located in a protected area. In 2012, Lake Yeak Laom was selected among the 15 most beautiful crater lakes in the world.