Zhalanash (lake)
| Zhalanash | |
|---|---|
| Жалаңаш | |
Sentinel-2 image of the lake in April | |
| Location | Moiynkum District |
| Coordinates | 44°45′N 71°12′E / 44.750°N 71.200°E |
| Type | salt lake |
| Basin countries | Kazakhstan |
| Max. length | 2.5 kilometers (1.6 mi) |
| Max. width | 1.2 kilometers (0.75 mi) |
| Surface area | 3 square kilometers (1.2 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 1.5 meters (4 ft 11 in) |
| Shore length1 | 12.5 kilometers (7.8 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 261 meters (856 ft) |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Zhalanash (Kazakh: Жалаңаш) is a salt lake in the Moiynkum District, Jambyl Region, Kazakhstan.
Ulanbel village is located 8 kilometers (5.0 mi) to the northwest. The lake basin is used as a seasonal grazing ground for local cattle.