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Beyşehir Lake is located in southwestern Türkiye, within the boundaries of the provinces of Konya and Isparta. As a component of the Lake Region, it is the largest natural freshwater lake in Anatolia. The lake has a surface area of 651 km², stretches approximately 50 km in length from northwest to southeast, and varies in width between 14 and 26 km. Its elevation above sea level ranges from 1,115 to 1,121 metres, with an average depth of 8–9 metres and a maximum depth of approximately 10–12 metr

Mada Island is the only island in Türkiye’s largest freshwater lake, Beyşehir Lake, that has permanent human settlement. Administratively, it falls within the boundaries of Gedikli Village, Şarkikaraağaç District, Isparta Province. Located approximately 800 meters from the shore, Beyşehir Lake, in which the island is situated, lies between Konya and Isparta provinces and is of vital importance for irrigation, fishing, and drinking water supply.The island covers approximately 800 to 900 dunams of