Shalkar (lake, Aktobe Region)
| Shalkar | |
|---|---|
| Шалқар | |
Sentinel-2 picture of the lake | |
| Location | Aktobe Region |
| Coordinates | 47°48′50″N 59°35′30″E / 47.81389°N 59.59167°E |
| Type | Brackish lake |
| Primary inflows | Kauylzhyr |
| Catchment area | 2,460 square kilometers (950 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Kazakhstan |
| Max. length | 12 kilometers (7.5 mi) |
| Max. width | 5 kilometers (3.1 mi) |
| Surface area | 7.9 square kilometers (3.1 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 5 meters (16 ft) |
| Water volume | 0.0065 cubic kilometers (0.0016 cu mi) |
| Residence time | UTC+5 |
| Surface elevation | 167 meters (548 ft) |
| Settlements | Shalkar |
Shalkar (Kazakh: Шалқар) is a brackish lake in Shalkar District, Aktobe Region, Kazakhstan.
Shalkar city lies by the northeastern lakeshore. The lake provides water to the city and adjacent railway stations.