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Lake Sapanca
Lake Sapanca
Sapanca Gölü (Turkish)
	Lake Sapanca
Location	Sapanca
Coordinates	40°43′N 30°15′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

Lake in Turkey

Lake Sapanca (Turkish: Sapanca Gölü) (previous Greek name: Boáne (Βοάνη)) 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.^[1] Lake Sapanca, Turkey

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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 is an important destination for day trips and weekend vacations.^[2]

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GNF - Lake Sapanca

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"Lake Sapanca – Turkey". Global Nature fund.

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Lake Sapanca
Sapanca Gölü (Turkish)

Lake Sapanca
Location	Sapanca
Coordinates	40°43′N 30°15′E
Catchment area	251 km² (97 sq mi)
Basin countries	Turkey

Surface area	45 km² (17 sq mi)
Max. depth	52 m (171 ft)