| Akkol | |
|---|---|
| Ақкөл | |
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  Akkol Location in Kazakhstan | |
| Location | Talas District |
| Coordinates | 43°24′11″N70°41′13″E / 43.403°N 70.687°E /43.403; 70.687 |
| Primary inflows | Asa |
| Primary outflows | Asa |
| Basin countries | Kazakhstan |
| Max. length | 14 kilometers (8.7 mi) |
| Max. width | 7.6 kilometers (4.7 mi) |
| Surface area | 52 square kilometers (20 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 3 meters (9.8 ft) |
| Max. depth | 5 meters (16 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 397 meters (1,302 ft) |
Akkol is a lake in theTalas District,Zhambyl Region, southernKazakhstan.
It is located close to the southwest ofAkkol village. In the summer, the lakeshores are a vacationing spot.[1][2]
There are two ways to translate thetoponym: most often its meaning is "white lake" in theKazakh language.[3]
The lake is roughly 14 kilometers (8.7 mi) by 7.6 kilometers (4.7 mi) and lies at an altitude of 397 meters (1,302 ft) above sea level. Its depth ranges from 3 meters (9.8 ft) to 5 meters (16 ft).Ashchykol lies 7 kilometers (4.3 mi) to the northwest. TheAsa River flows into Akkol, after flowing out of lakeBilikol located 30 kilometers (19 mi) to the south of the lake.[4] Lake Akkol freezes from late December to late March.[1][2]
The main fish species in the lake arebream,carp,crucian carp,roach, andzander.[2]
