Karakol (Chu basin)
Karakol (Kazakh: Қаракөл) is a lake in the Moiynkum District, Jambyl Region, Kazakhstan.
| Karakol | |
|---|---|
| Қаракөл | |
Sentinel-2 image of the lake in September | |
Karakol | |
| Location | Moiynkum District |
| Coordinates | 44°48′54″N 71°26′44″E |
| Type | brackish lake |
| Basin countries | Kazakhstan |
| Max. length | 3.2 kilometers (2.0 mi) |
| Max. width | 1 kilometer (0.62 mi) |
| Shore length1 | 20.5 kilometers (12.7 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 262 meters (860 ft) |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
The lake is located 23 kilometers (14 mi) to the east of Ulanbel village. Although the lake water is somewhat bitter, it can be used for watering livestock grazing in the surrounding area.
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