Atasu (river)

Atasu
Атасу
Sentinel-2 picture of the Kylysh reservoir
Atasu (river) is located in Kazakhstan
Atasu (river)
Mouth location in Kazakhstan
Location
CountryKazakhstan
Physical characteristics
SourceUzynzhal
Kazakh Uplands
 • coordinates47°49′01″N 72°23′30″E / 47.81694°N 72.39167°E / 47.81694; 72.39167
 • elevationca 1,000 m (3,300 ft)
MouthSarysu
 • coordinates
48°30′29″N 70°57′46″E / 48.50806°N 70.96278°E / 48.50806; 70.96278
 • elevation
432 m (1,417 ft)
Length177 km (110 mi)
Basin size5,920 km2 (2,290 sq mi)
Discharge 
 • average0.66 m3/s (23 cu ft/s) (near the mouth)
Basin features
ProgressionSarysu→TelikolShieli-Telikol CanalSyr DaryaAral Sea

The Atasu (Kazakh: Атасу) is a river in the Zhanaarka District, Ulytau Region, and Shet District, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan.[1][2][3] It has a length of 177 km (110 mi) and a drainage basin of 5,920 km2 (2,290 sq mi).[4]

It is one of the most important tributaries of the Sarysu. The city of Karazhal is located near the river. The Kylysh (Қылыш) reservoir was built at the time of the Kazakh SSR close to Kylysh village, 17 km (11 mi) to the ESE of the town.[2][5][6]

  1. ^ "M-42 Topographic Chart (in Russian)". Retrieved 10 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b "L-42 Topographic Chart (in Russian)". Retrieved 10 May 2024.
  3. ^ "L-43 Topographic Chart (in Russian)". Retrieved 10 May 2024.
  4. ^ Google Earth
  5. ^ Cite error: The named reference was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  6. ^ Kylysh Bögeni, Qaraghandy Oblysy, Kazakhstan