Lake Yay (Turkish: Yay Gölü) is a saline lake[1] in Kayseri Province, central Turkey. It is situated in the rural area of Develi ilçe (district).

Lake Yay
Yay Gölü
A view of Lake Yay
Lake Yay Yay Gölü is located in Turkey
Lake Yay Yay Gölü
Lake Yay
Yay Gölü
Location of Lake Yay in Turkey.
Coordinates38°19′51″N 35°16′51″E / 38.33083°N 35.28083°E / 38.33083; 35.28083
Typesaline lake
Basin countriesTurkey
Surface area20 km2 (8 sq mi)
Average depth2 m (6.6 ft)
Surface elevation1,071 m (3,514 ft)

Description

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The lake is the biggest in the Sultan Reedy National Park. The midpoint is at about 38°20′N 35°17′E / 38.333°N 35.283°E / 38.333; 35.283. The elevation of its surface level is at 1,071 m (3,514 ft) above mean seas level.[2] It is a shallow lake with an average depth of only 2 m (6.6 ft).[3]

Its average surface area is about 20 km2 (7.7 sq mi).[2] While it covers a much wider surface during the rainy season, its area fluctuates and it mostly dries up in the summer season.[3] When at low ebb, salt is produced in the lake bed.

References

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  1. ^ Kirwan, G.; Demirci, B.; Welch, H.; Boyla, K.; Özen, M.; Castell, P.; Marlow, T. (2010). The Birds of Turkey. Bloomsbury Publishing. p. 120. ISBN 978-1-4081-3314-9. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
  2. ^ a b Essay on Kayseri (in Turkish)
  3. ^ a b Yerturk page by Hakan Erman (in Turkish)