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Zhamantuz, Aksu City Administration

Coordinates: 51°44′36″N 76°18′31″E / 51.74333°N 76.30861°E / 51.74333; 76.30861
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Zhamantuz
Жамантұз
Sentinel-2 picture of the lake
Zhamantuz is located in Kazakhstan
Zhamantuz
Zhamantuz
LocationAksu City Administration
Coordinates51°44′36″N 76°18′31″E / 51.74333°N 76.30861°E / 51.74333; 76.30861
Typeendorheic lake
Basin countriesKazakhstan
Max. length3.3 kilometers (2.1 mi)
Max. width2.6 kilometers (1.6 mi)
Surface area5.7 square kilometers (2.2 sq mi)
Residence timeUTC+6:00
Surface elevation123.5 meters (405 ft)

Zhamantuz (Kazakh: Жамантұз) is a salt lake in the Aksu City Administration, Pavlodar Region, Kazakhstan.[1]

The lake lies 50 kilometers (31 mi) to the southwest of Aksu city. The area surrounding the lake is used for livestock grazing in the spring.[2][3]

Geography

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Zhamantuz is an endorheic lake of the northern end of the Kazakh Uplands. It lies at an elevation of 123.5 meters (405 ft). The Irtysh flows 60 kilometers (37 mi) to the east of the eastern shores of the lake.[1]

There are a number of lakes in its vicinity, such as Kudaikol 23 kilometers (14 mi) to the northwest, Altybaysor 22 kilometers (14 mi) to the southeast and Kalkaman, 33 kilometers (21 mi) to the northeast.[3][2][4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "M-43 Topographic Chart (in Russian)". Retrieved 9 February 2023.
  2. ^ a b Google Earth
  3. ^ a b ЛАНДШАФТЫ ПАВЛОДАРСКОЙ ОБЛАСТИ
  4. ^ ATAMEKEN: Geographical Encyclopedia. / General ed. B. O. Jacob. - Almaty: "Kazakh Encyclopedia", 2011. - 648 pages. ISBN 9965-893-70-5
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