Göygöl (lake)

Göygöl (lit.'Blue Lake') is a natural impounded lake in Azerbaijan. It is situated at the footsteps of Murovdag, not far from Ganja in the Goygol District. The lake is 0.78 km2 and is 1553.3 metres above sea level. Its length from south to north is 2800 metres, and its maximum width is 800 metres.

Göygöl
Göygöl
Coordinates40°24′32.8″N 46°19′26.8″E
TypeLandslide dam
Basin countriesAzerbaijan
Max. length2.8 km (1.7 mi)
Max. width0.8 km (0.50 mi)
Surface area0.78 km2 (0.30 sq mi)
Average depth30 m (98 ft)
Max. depth96 m (315 ft)
Surface elevation1,553.3 m (5,096 ft)
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