The lake is listed as the eleventh largest lake in Indonesia. While in West Sumatra, Maninjau is the second largest lake after Lake Festival which has an area of 129.69 km ² are located in two districts of Tanah Datar and Solok regency. In the vicinity of Lake Maninjau there tourist facilities, like hotels (Maninjau Indah Hotel, Pasir Panjang Permai) as well as lodging and restaurantsLake Maninjau is a source of water for the river named Batang Sri Antokan.
In one part of the lake which is the headwaters of Batang Hydroelectric Maninjau Sri Antokan there. The highest peak around Lake Maninjau known as Puncak Lawang. To be able to reach the lake from the direction of Bukittinggi Maninjau if it will pass through the winding road known as the Curved 44 along approximately 10 miles starting from the Ambun Pagi until the Maninjau.
Maninjau which is a volcanic lake is situated at an altitude of 461.50 meters above sea level. Broad Maninjau about 99.5 km ² and has a maximum depth of 495 meters. Formed due to volcanic eruptions are named Sitinjau (according to local legend), this can be seen from the shape that resembles a hill around the lake like a wall. According to legend the Minang aspect, the existence of Lake Maninjau closely related to the story of Bujang Sembilan.
