Sorkol (Chu basin)
| Sorkol | |
|---|---|
| Соркөл | |
Sentinel-2 image of the lake in October | |
| Location | Sarysu District |
| Coordinates | 44°55′28″N 69°51′14″E / 44.92444°N 69.85389°E |
| Type | salt lake |
| Basin countries | Kazakhstan |
| Max. length | 3.3 kilometers (2.1 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.9 kilometers (0.56 mi) |
| Shore length1 | 9 kilometers (5.6 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 340 meters (1,120 ft) |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Sorkol (Kazakh: Соркөл) is a salt lake in the Sarysu District, Jambyl Region, Kazakhstan.
The lake is located 8 kilometers (5.0 mi) to the northwest of Shyganak village. The surrounding area is used as a grazing ground for local cattle throughout the year.