Lake Sapanca
| Lake Sapanca Sapanca Gölü |
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| Location | Sapanca |
| Coordinates | 40°43′N 30°15′E / 40.717°N 30.250°ECoordinates: 40°43′N 30°15′E / 40.717°N 30.250°E |
| Catchment area | 251 km2 (97 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Turkey |
| Surface area | 45 km2 (17 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 52 m (171 ft) |
Lake Sapanca (Turkish: Sapanca Gölü) is a fresh water lake in Turkey, between the Gulf of İzmit and the Adapazarı Meadow. The lake has a catchment area of 251 km², surface area is 45 km², a length 16 km east-west / 5 km north-south, and a maximum depth of 52 m. Lake Sapanca, Turkey
Sapanca Lake is located on a tectonic hole, which is situated between Izmit Bay and Adapazari Meadow and runs parallel to Iznik Lake.
The catchment area of Lake Sapanca - about 251 km2 [km²] - is surrounded by mountains in the south and small hills in the north. Water is taken from the Lake for domestic and industrial needs.
The region around Sapanca has become a destination for day trips and weekend vacations.
http://www.fisheriessciences.com/tur/Journal/vol1/issue3/jfscom2007018.pdf
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