Cəhriçay Explained

Cəhriçay
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:Azerbaijan
Length:45km (28miles)
Mouth:Naxçıvançay
Mouth Coordinates:39.2901°N 45.4515°W
Progression:Naxçıvançay
Basin Size:442km2

The Cəhriçay (Russian: Джагричай Dzhagrichay) is a river in the Babek District (Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic) in Azerbaijan. The river is 45km (28miles) long and has a basin area of 442km2.Its source is in the Daralayaz mountains at an elevation of 2320m (7,610feet). It is a right tributary of the Naxçıvançay, itself a tributary of the Aras. The water sources of the Cəhriçay are snow, rain and groundwater. The river is mostly used for irrigation.[1] It flows through the village Cəhri.

Notes and References

  1. Nakhchivan Encyclopedia (volume 1, page 107)