Lake Balangida is a shallow

alkaline lake A soda lake or alkaline lake is a lake on the strongly alkaline side of neutrality, typically with a pH, pH value between 9 and 12. They are characterized by high concentrations of carbonate salts, typically sodium carbonate (and related salt com ...

in Hanang District of west Manyara Region in the Natron-Manyara-Balangida branch of the

East African Rift The East African Rift (EAR) or East African Rift System (EARS) is an active continental rift zone in East Africa. The EAR began developing around the onset of the Miocene, 22–25 million years ago. In the past it was considered to be part of a ...

in north-central Tanzania. The area surrounding Lake Balangida is used for agriculture and grazing.

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Balangida Balangida Southern Eastern Rift {{Tanzania-geo-stub