Batabat (Azerbaijani: Batabat) is a tarn in the South Caucasus.

Batabat
Batabat Lake
Location of tarn in Azerbaijan.
Location of tarn in Azerbaijan.
Batabat
LocationSouth Caucasus, Azerbaijan
Coordinates39°32′20″N 45°47′02″E / 39.539°N 45.784°E / 39.539; 45.784
Typetarn
Max. length0.6 km (0.37 mi)
Max. width0.6 km (0.37 mi)
Surface area0.16 km2 (0.062 sq mi)
Surface elevation2,500 m (8,200 ft)

It is located in Azerbaijan, in the mountains of Shahbuz District, Nakhichivan Autonomous Republic. Located at an elevation of 2,500 meters above sea level. There is a lake with a 16 ha area is remarkable with a peaty island floating on the surface of the water. There are also natural springs that mineralized with carbonate, hydrocarbonate, and potassium-sodium-magnesium around the lake, which treats Gastrointestinal diseases.

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