Jyrgalan River

The Jyrgalan River (Kyrgyz: Жыргалаң) is a river in Kyrgyzstan. It takes its rise on the north slopes of Teskey Ala-Too range and flows into Issyk Kul lake. The villages Jyrgalan and Ak-Suu are located near the river. With its 99 km (62 mi) the river is second longest river of the Issyk Kul basin. The river's catchment area of 2,070 square kilometres (800 sq mi) is the largest among rivers feeding Issyk Kul.[1]

Jyrgalan River
Native nameЖыргалаң дарыясы
Location
CountryKyrgyzstan
RegionIssyk-Kul Province
DistrictAk-Suu District
Physical characteristics
MouthIssyk Kul
  coordinates
42°35′55″N 78°18′36″E
  elevation
1,600 m (5,200 ft)
Length99 km (62 mi)
Basin size2,070 km2 (800 sq mi)

References

  1. Иссык-Куль.Нарын:Энциклопедия [Encyclopedia of Issyk-Kul and Naryn Oblasts] (in Russian). Bishkek: Chief Editorial Board of Kyrgyz Soviet Encyclopedia. 1991. p. 512. ISBN 5-89750-009-6.


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