Saryozen (Irtysh basin)

Saryozen
Сарыөзен
Final stretch of the Saryozen river
Saryozen (Irtysh basin) is located in Kazakhstan
Saryozen (Irtysh basin)
Mouth location in Kazakhstan
Physical characteristics
SourceKazakh Uplands
 • locationMyrzhyk
MouthAkmolaisor (Shalkarsor)
 • coordinates
50°13′18″N 77°44′03″E / 50.22167°N 77.73417°E / 50.22167; 77.73417
 • elevation
517 metres (1,696 ft)
Length115 km (71 mi)
Basin size6,056 km2 (2,338 sq mi)

The Saryozen (Kazakh: Сарыөзен), also spelled Sary-Uzen (Kazakh: Сары-Өзен; Russian: Сары-Узень), is a river in the Karkaraly District of Karaganda Region and the Zhanasemey District of Abai Region, Kazakhstan. The river is 115 km (71 mi) long and the area of its basin is 6,056 km2 (2,338 sq mi).[1]

The water is fresh and is used by locals to irrigate crops and watering livestock. The area surrounding the Saryozen is a seasonal grazing ground for local cattle.[2]

  1. ^ Google Earth
  2. ^ Nature of Kazakhstan: Encyclopedia / General editor. B. O. Jacob. - Almaty: "Kazakh Encyclopedia" LLP, 2011. T.Z. - 304 pages. ISBN 9965-893-64-0 (T.Z.), ISBN 9965-893-19-5