Isinga (lake)
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Isinga (Russian: Исинга[2] or Исингинское)[3] is a fresh water body in the Yeravninsky District, Buryatia, Russia.[3]
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Isinga | |
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Исинга | |
Location in Buryatia, Russian Far East | |
Location | Vitim Plateau South Siberian System |
Coordinates | 52°55′33″N 111°57′08″E[1] |
Primary outflows | Kholoy |
Catchment area | 2,250 km2 (870 sq mi) |
Basin countries | Buryatia, Russia |
Surface area | 33.4 km2 (12.9 sq mi) |
Surface elevation | 943 m (3,094 ft) |
Frozen | October to May |
Islands | None |
Settlements | Isinga |
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There are vestiges of ancient human settlements on the banks of the Isinga dating back to 4-5 thousand years ago. Archaeological excavations were carried out in 1972 at the sites of ancient settlements, providing a wealth of data in the Isinga area.[4]