Tar (Kyrgyzstan) Explained

Tar
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:Kyrgyzstan
Subdivision Type2:Region
Subdivision Name2:Osh Region
Subdivision Type3:District
Subdivision Name3:Kara-Kulja District
Length:192km (119miles)
Discharge1 Min:8.9 m³/s
Discharge1 Avg:45.7 m³/s
Discharge1 Max:214 m³/s
Source1:Alay Range
Source1 Coordinates:40.3447°N 74.9067°W
Source1 Elevation:3958m (12,986feet)
Mouth:Kara Darya
Mouth Coordinates:40.6453°N 73.4246°W
Basin Size:4420km2
Tributaries Right:Terek, Kulun

The Tar (Kirghiz; Kyrgyz: Тар Tar, in its upper course Alaykuu Kirghiz; Kyrgyz: Алайкуу) is a river in Kara-Kulja District of Osh Region of Kyrgyzstan. It rises on the north slopes of the Alay Range (Pamir-Alay). At its confluence with the river Kara-Kulja east of Uzgen, the Kara Darya is formed.[1] The section of the Tar upstream from the mouth of the Terek is called Alaykuu.

The Tar has a length of with a basin area of .[2] [3] It is fed predominantly by snow and ice meltwater and springs. The average annual discharge is 45.7 m³/s. The maximum flow is 214 m³/s in June-July and the minimum - 8.9 m³/s in January-February. The river is largely used for irrigation.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. http://bse.sci-lib.com/article058928.html Карадарья
  2. Encyclopedia: Тар. Tar. Кыргызстандын Географиясы [Geography of Kyrgyzstan]. 206. ky. 2004. Bishkek.
  3. http://www.welcome.kg/ru/kyrgyzstan/nature/wot/169.html Basic hydrological information about rivers of Fergana Valley (in Russian)