Jyrgalang (river)

The Jyrgalang (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 Jyrgalang and Ak-Suu are located near the river. With its 97 km (60 mi), the river is second longest river of the Issyk-Kul basin.[1] The river's catchment area of 2,070 square kilometres (800 sq mi) is the largest among rivers feeding Issyk-Kul.[2]

Jyrgalang
Native nameЖыргалаң
Location
CountryKyrgyzstan
RegionIssyk-Kul Region
DistrictAk-Suu District
Physical characteristics
MouthIssyk-Kul
  coordinates
42°35′55″N 78°18′36″E
  elevation
1,600 m (5,200 ft)
Length97 km (60 mi)
Basin size2,070 km2 (800 sq mi)

References

  1. "Кыргызстандын Географиясы" [Geography of Kyrgyzstan] (PDF) (in Kyrgyz). Bishkek. 2004. p. 187. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 July 2014.
  2. 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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