Kamkalykol
Kamkalykol (Kazakh: Қамқалыкөл) is a lake in the Moiynkum District, Jambyl Region, Kazakhstan.
| Kamkalykol | |
|---|---|
| Қамқалыкөл | |
Sentinel-2 image of the lake in March | |
Kamkalykol | |
| Location | Moiynkum District |
| Coordinates | 44°43′26″N 71°32′21″E |
| Type | floodplain lake |
| Basin countries | Kazakhstan |
| Max. length | 4.8 kilometers (3.0 mi) |
| Max. width | 2.1 kilometers (1.3 mi) |
| Residence time | UTC+6 |
| Surface elevation | 274 meters (899 ft) |
The lake is located 30 kilometers (19 mi) to the ESE of Ulanbel village. The ruins of ghost town Kishi Kamkaly, abandoned in 2019, lie by the northern end of the lake. The lake water is used for watering livestock grazing in the surrounding area.
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