Lake Yay

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

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. It is a shallow lake with an average depth of only 2 m (6.6 ft).

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