Sorasha (Kazakh: Сораша) is a lake in the Sarysu District, Jambyl Region, Kazakhstan.[1][2]

Sorasha
Сораша
Sentinel-2 image of the lake under ice
Sorasha is located in Kazakhstan
Sorasha
Sorasha
LocationSarysu District
Coordinates44°53′46″N 69°40′35″E / 44.89611°N 69.67639°E / 44.89611; 69.67639
Basin countriesKazakhstan
Max. length3.2 kilometers (2.0 mi)
Max. width1 kilometer (0.62 mi)
Surface area2.1 square kilometers (0.81 sq mi)
Residence timeUTC+6
Islandsno

Shyganak village is located 25 kilometers (16 mi) to the ESE.[3][1][4]

Geography

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Sorasha lies in the lower Chu river basin. It is located less than 6 kilometers (3.7 mi) to the south of the main Chu river channel. 25 kilometers (16 mi) to the ESE lie the Ulken Kamkaly and Kishi Kamkaly lakes, and Shortankol 18 kilometers (11 mi) to the southeast. The main lake body is in the northern part and a narrow sound connects it with a long southwestern projection that stretches from north to south. An unnamed river enters the lake from the southern end.[4]

Usually Sorasha freezes in November and its ice thaws by April.[3][1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "L-42 Topographic Chart (in Russian)". Retrieved 20 January 2023.
  2. ^ Google Maps - Ozero Sorasha
  3. ^ a b ATAMEKEN: Geographical encyclopedia. / General ed. B. O. Jacob. - Almaty: "Kazakh Encyclopedia", 2011. - 648 pages. ISBN 9965-893-70-5
  4. ^ a b Google Earth
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