Jägala (river) explained

Jägala river
Subdivision Type1:Country
Length:98.8km (61.4miles)
Source1 Elevation:84m (276feet)
Basin Size:1481.3km2
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Harju, Järva
Mouth Elevation:0m (00feet)
Name Other:Kehra jõgi, Kiigumõisa jõgi
Tributaries Right:Ambla, Jänijõgi, Mustjõgi, Aavoja, Soodla
Tributaries Left:Sae Stream, Kiruoja, Pikva Stream, Anija Stream, Jõelähtme
Cities:Jõesuu, Jägala, Kehra, Kaunissaare

The Jägala is a 98.8abbr=onNaNabbr=on-long river in northern Estonia that flows into the Gulf of Finland in Jõesuu, Harju County.

The river runs mostly northwest and through Järva and Harju counties. Jägala Falls, the highest waterfall in Estonia, is located on the river.

Several reservoirs are located on the river. The Kehra pulp mill is located on the left bank of the river. The river is part of the Tallinn water supply system. The basin area of the river is 1481.3km2.[1]

The river contains populations of trout and grayling.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jägala jõgi. 2021-03-06. keskkonnaportaal.ee. et.
  2. Web site: Keskkonnaregister 4.7.1.7. 12 March 2020. register.keskkonnainfo.ee. et.