Karakol, Shalkar District
| Karakol | |
|---|---|
| Қаракөл | |
Sentinel-2 picture of the lake | |
| Location | Shalkar Basin |
| Coordinates | 48°05′45″N 59°31′20″E / 48.09583°N 59.52222°E |
| Type | endorheic lake |
| Basin countries | Kazakhstan |
| Max. length | 7 kilometers (4.3 mi) |
| Max. width | 3 kilometers (1.9 mi) |
| Surface area | 10 square kilometers (3.9 sq mi) |
| Residence time | UTC+5:00 |
| Surface elevation | 176 meters (577 ft) |
| Islands | numerous |
Karakol (Kazakh: Қаракөл) is a salt lake in Shalkar District, Aktobe Region, Kazakhstan.
The lake lies 28 kilometers (17 mi) to the north of Shalkar town, the district capital. The area near the lakeshore is used as a grazing ground for local cattle.