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Lake Turgoyak

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Location
  
Max. length
  
6.9 km (4.3 mi)

Surface area
  
26.38 km (10.19 sq mi)

Area
  
26.38 km²

Surface elevation
  
320 m

Mean depth
  
19 m

Basin countries
  
Max. width
  
6.2 km (3.9 mi)

Average depth
  
19.2 m (63 ft)

Length
  
6.9 km

Width
  
6.2 km

Number of islands
  
6


Turgoyak (Russian: Тургояк) is a lake in Chelyabinsk Oblast, near the city of Miass, Russia. It has a surface of 2638 hectares. The water of the lake has a great transparency (from 10-17.5 m). The quality of the water is comparable to that of Lake Baikal.

Map of oz. Turgoyak, Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia

A megalithic monument is found on an island in the lake (Vera island), as well as ruins of a monastery.

The lake is a popular tourist destination with resorts and holiday camps.

References

Lake Turgoyak Wikipedia


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