| Lake Süphan | |
|---|---|
  Lake Süphan | |
| Location | Çaldıran, Van Province |
| Coordinates | 38°57′53″N 43°52′08″E / 38.9646°N 43.8688°E / 38.9646; 43.8688 |
| Basin countries | Turkey |
| Surface area | 1.27 square kilometres (0.49 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 2.434 m (7 ft 11.8 in) |
Lake Süphan (Turkish: Süphan Gölü); is a lake in Çaldıran district of Van province. It is closer to Muradiye district and 67 kilometers away from Van city center.
Geology and geography
Süphan Lake is located in the north of Pırreşit mountain. It is one of the highest lakes in Turkey. It was formed as a result of tectonic movements. The region is covered with alpine meadows.
References
- "Süphan Gölü". sehrivangazetesi.com (in Turkish). Retrieved 2021-05-30.
- "Pırreşit Dağı" (PDF) (in Turkish). Doğa Derneği. September 28, 2023.