Lake Yay (Turkish: Yay Gölü) is a saline lake[1] in Kayseri Province, central Turkey. It is situated in the rural area of Develi ilçe (district).

Lake Yay Yay Gölü
A view of Lake Yay
Lake Yay Yay Gölü Location of Lake Yay in Turkey.
Coordinates	38°19′51″N 35°16′51″E
Type	saline lake
Basin countries	Turkey
Surface area	20 km2 (8 sq mi)
Average depth	2 m (6.6 ft)
Surface elevation	1,071 m (3,514 ft)

Description

The lake is the biggest in the Sultan Reedy National Park. The midpoint is at about 38°20′N 35°17′E. The elevation of its surface level is at 1,071 m (3,514 ft) above mean seas level.[2] It is a shallow lake with an average depth of only 2 m (6.6 ft).[3]

Its average surface area is about 20 km² (7.7 sq mi).[2] While it covers a much wider surface during the rainy season, its area fluctuates and it mostly dries up in the summer season.[3] When at low ebb, salt is produced in the lake bed.

References

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[it] Lago di Yay