Kochkor River
The Kochkor River (Kyrgyz: Кочкор) is a river in Kochkor District of Naryn Province of Kyrgyzstan. It is formed by confluence of Karakol and Seok rivers. The river is 45 kilometres (28 mi) long, the basin area 2,590 square kilometres (1,000 sq mi), and the average annual discharge 12.6 cubic metres per second (440 cu ft/s). Chu River is formed by the confluence of Kochkor River and Joon Aryk near village Kochkor. [1]
| Kochkor River | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Кочкор дарыясы |
| Location | |
| Country | Kyrgyzstan |
| Region | Naryn Province |
| District | Kochkor District |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | confluence of East Karakol River and Seok River |
| • location | Kochkor District, Naryn Province, Kyrgyzstan |
| • coordinates | 42°12′03″N 75°15′03″E |
| • elevation | 2,200 m (7,200 ft) |
| Mouth | Chu River |
• location | Kochkor District, Naryn Province, Kyrgyzstan |
• coordinates | 42°13′15.60″N 75°44′29″E |
• elevation | 1,802 m (5,912 ft) |
| Length | 45 km (28 mi) |
| Basin size | 2,590 km2 (1,000 sq mi) |
References
- 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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