Tuzkol, Bayanaul District

Tuzkol (Kazakh: Тұзкөл) is a salt lake in Bayanaul District, Pavlodar Region, Kazakhstan.[1]

For the lake in Almaty Region, see Tuzkol, Raiymbek District.
Tuzkol
Тұзкөл
Sentinel-2 picture of the lake
Tuzkol is located in Kazakhstan
Tuzkol
Tuzkol
LocationKazakh Uplands
Coordinates50°34′N 75°12′E
TypeSalt lake
Basin countriesKazakhstan
Max. length5 kilometers (3.1 mi)
Max. width3 kilometers (1.9 mi)
Surface area13.5 square kilometers (5.2 sq mi)
Surface elevation426 meters (1,398 ft)
Islandsnone
SettlementsZhanatilek, Bayanaul

The lake lies 40 kilometers (25 mi) southwest of the town of Bayanaul.[2][3]

Geography

Tuzkol lies in a tectonic depression of the Kazakh Uplands to the southwest of the eastern part of the Bayanaul Range and to the east of the Ashchysu river. It is the largest of the lakes of the district. Zhanatilek village is located 4.5 kilometers (2.8 mi) to the south of the southern shore.[2]

River Karasu, an intermittent stream, flows into the lake from the east. The water of the lake is saline, containing magnesium and sodium chloride. There is an 8 centimeters (3.1 in) to 10 centimeters (3.9 in) thick layer of mud at the bottom of the lake emitting a strong hydrogen sulfide smell. The mud is used locally for medicinal purposes.[3][2][1]

See also

References
  1. "M-43 Topographic Chart (in Russian)". Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  2. Google Earth
  3. ЛАНДШАФТЫ ПАВЛОДАРСКОЙ ОБЛАСТИ
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