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 | 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
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