| Attribute | Issyk-Kool × | Sevan × |
|---|---|---|
| Bordering countries | ||
| Surface Area (km²) | 6236 | 1360 |
| Mean Depth (m) | 270 | 41 |
| Volume (km³) | 1738 | 58.5 |
| Shoreline (km) | 688 | - |
| Catchment Area (km²) | 15844 | 3390 |
| Residence Time (yr) | 305 | - |
| Frozen Period | None | 19-25 days |
| Mixing Type | Monomictic | Dimictic |
| Morphogenesis/Dam | Natural | Natural |
| Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 42.413 | 40.359 |
| Longitude | 77.282 | 45.344 |