Orog Lake (Mongolian: Орог нуур) is a lake located in the district of Bogd, in Bayankhongor Province, Mongolia.
It is situated at an altitude of 1216 m above sea level. Fed by the waters of the river Tüyn Gol. The shores are low and sandy, with salt marshes in some places. Fresh or salt water predominates depending on the amount of rainfall. Frozen from November to April. It is rich in fish and waterfowl.
FACTS :
Max. length 31.8 km (19.8 mi)
Max. width 7.7 km (4.8 mi)
Surface area 140 km2 (54 sq mi)
Average depth 3 m (9.8 ft)
Max. depth 5 m (16 ft)
Water volume 0.420 km3 (340,000 acre⋅ft)
Surface elevation 1,217 m (3,993 ft)
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