Tuzkol () is a salt lake in Bayanaul District, Pavlodar Region, Kazakhstan.

The lake lies southwest of the town of Bayanaul.

Tuzkol, Bayanaul District

Geography

Tuzkol lies in a tectonic depression of the Kazakh Uplands to the southwest of the eastern part of the Bayanaul Range and to the east of the Ashchysu river. It is the largest of the lakes of the district. Zhanatilek village is located to the south of the southern shore.

Tuzkol, Bayanaul District

River Karasu, an intermittent stream, flows into the lake from the east. The water of the lake is saline, containing magnesium and sodium chloride. There is an to thick layer of mud at the bottom of the lake emitting a strong hydrogen sulfide smell. The mud is used locally for medicinal purposes.

Tuzkol, Bayanaul District

See also

List of lakes of Kazakhstan

References

External links

Ozero Tuzkol’, Pavlodar Region, Kazakhstan

Lakes of Kazakhstan

Pavlodar Region