| Ürjar | |
| Other Name: | Уржар |
| Source1: | Tarbagatai Range |
| Source1 Coordinates: | 47.3894°N 81.5144°W |
| Source1 Elevation: | 2040m (6,690feet) |
| Mouth: | Balkhash-Alakol Basin |
| Mouth Coordinates: | 46.4667°N 81.5522°W |
| Mouth Elevation: | 348m (1,142feet) |
| Subdivision Type1: | Country |
| Subdivision Name1: | Kazakhstan |
| Length: | 206km (128miles) |
| Basin Size: | 5280km2 |
| Pushpin Map: | Kazakhstan |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Mouth location in Kazakhstan |
The Ürjar (kk|Уржар) is a river in the Abai Region, Kazakhstan.[1] It has a length of and a drainage basin of 5280km2.[2]
The river flows across Ürjar village, the administrative center of Ürjar District. It is one of the three most important rivers flowing into Alakol lake. Its waters are used to irrigate crops and pasture areas.
The Ürjar originates in the southern slopes of the western part of the Tarbagatai Range. It heads roughly southwards all along its course. In its upper section it flows as a typical mountain river within a narrow and deep valley with frequent rapids. After leaving the mountain area it enters the wide Balkhash-Alakol Basin and passes through the village of Ürjar. The speed of its current slows down, its channel widens and forms meanders. Further downstream it divides into arms. Finally it reaches the northern lakeshore of lake Alakol near Kamyskala, former Ribachy village.
The river is fed partly by snow and partly by groundwater. Its main tributaries are rivers Bazarka, Kusak and Karagaila on the left, and Eginsu on the right.[2] [3]
