Chatkal Explained

Chatkal
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan
Length:223km (139miles)
Mouth:Chirchiq
Mouth Location:Lake Charvak
Mouth Coordinates:41.5856°N 70.0992°W
Basin Size:7110km2
Tributaries Left:Tüz-Ashuu, Ters, Oqbuloq
Tributaries Right:Chandalash

The Chatkal (Russian: Чаткал) is a river of Jalal-Abad Region, Kyrgyzstan and Tashkent Region in Uzbekistan. It is the left source river of the Chirchiq in the Syr Darya basin. In its upper course it is called Karakulja.[1]

The length of the river is 223km (139miles), with a basin area of 7110km2.[2] It originates at the point where Chatkal Range adjoins Talas Ala-Too Range. Its largest tributaries are the Aksuu, Kokuybel, Avletim, Ters and Nayza (Oqbuloq) from the left, and the Karakysmak, Beshterek, Chandalash and Köksuu from the right.[1]

The average rate of water flow near the mouth is 122m3/s, with a maximum 920m3/s.

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Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: Чаткал. Chatkal. Кыргызстандын Географиясы [Geography of Kyrgyzstan]. 210. ky. 2004. Bishkek.
  2. http://bse.sci-lib.com/article121599.html Чаткал