Yalpuh (Ukrainian: Озеро Ялпуг) is a freshwater lake located in the southern Ukrainian oblast of Odesa. The largest natural lake in Ukraine, it covers an area of 149 km², has an average depth of about two metres, a maximum depth of 5.5 metres and, at its southernmost point, adjoins Lake Kugurluy.

Yalpuh
Location of a lake in Ukraine
Location of a lake in Ukraine
Yalpuh
LocationOdesa Oblast
Coordinates45°25′N 28°37′E / 45.417°N 28.617°E / 45.417; 28.617
Primary outflowsLake Kugurluy
Basin countriesUkraine
Surface area149 km2 (58 sq mi)
Average depth2 m (6.6 ft)
Max. depth5.5 m (18 ft)
SettlementsBolhrad, Vynohradivka, Kotlovyna, Ozerne
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Its northern shores are in Bolhrad Raion. It borders Izmail Raion to its southwest and southeast.

The largest town on Yalpuh's shores is Bolhrad at its northernmost point. Larger villages include Vynohradivka to the north, Kotlovyna to the west and Ozerne on its southeastern shore.

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