Jyrgalang (river) explained

Jyrgalang
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:Kyrgyzstan
Subdivision Type3:Region
Subdivision Name3:Issyk-Kul Region
Subdivision Type4:District
Subdivision Name4:Ak-Suu District
Length:97km (60miles)
Discharge1 Avg:22.5m3/s
Discharge1 Max:104m3/s
Discharge1 Min:7.12m3/s
Mouth:Issyk-Kul
Mouth Coordinates:42.5986°N 78.31°W
Mouth Elevation:1600m (5,200feet)
Basin Size:2070km2

The Jyrgalang (Kirghiz; 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 97km (60miles), the river is second longest river of the Issyk-Kul basin. Average annual discharge is 22.5m3/s. The maximum flow is 104m3/s and the minimum - 7.12m3/s.[1] The river's catchment area of 2070lk=inNaNlk=in is the largest among rivers feeding Issyk-Kul.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: Жыргалаң. Jyrgalang. Кыргызстандын Географиясы [Geography of Kyrgyzstan]. 187. ky. 2004. Bishkek.
  2. Book: ru:Иссык-Куль.Нарын:Энциклопедия . Encyclopedia of Issyk-Kul and Naryn Oblasts . Chief Editorial Board of Kyrgyz Soviet Encyclopedia . ru . Bishkek . 1991 . 5-89750-009-6 . 512.