Lake Maninjau (Indonesian: Danau Maninjau, meaning “overlook” or “observation” in the Minangkabau language) is a caldera lake in West Sumatra, Indonesia. It is located 36 kilometres (22 mi) to the west of Bukittinggi, at 0°19′S 100°12′E, has an area of 99.5 square kilometres (38.4 sq mi), being approximately 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) long and 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) wide. The natural outlet for excess water is the Antokan river, located on the west side of the lake. Most of the people who live around Lake Maninjau are ethnically Minangkabau. Maninjau is a notable tourist destination in the region. It is also a site for paragliding