Urzhar (river)

Urzhar
Уржар
Last stretch and mouth of the Urzhar river Sentinel-2 image.
Urzhar (river) is located in Kazakhstan
Urzhar (river)
Mouth location in Kazakhstan
Location
CountryKazakhstan
Physical characteristics
SourceTarbagatai Range
 • coordinates47°23′22″N 81°30′52″E / 47.38944°N 81.51444°E / 47.38944; 81.51444
 • elevation2,040 m (6,690 ft)
MouthBalkhash-Alakol Basin
 • location
Lake Alakol
 • coordinates
46°28′0″N 81°33′08″E / 46.46667°N 81.55222°E / 46.46667; 81.55222
 • elevation
348 m (1,142 ft)
Length206 km (128 mi)
Basin size5,280 km2 (2,040 sq mi)

The Urzhar (Kazakh: Уржар) is a river in the Abai Region, Kazakhstan.[1] It has a length of 206 km (128 mi) and a drainage basin of 5,280 km2 (2,040 sq mi).[2]

The river flows across Urzhar village, the administrative center of Urzhar District. It is one of the three most important rivers flowing into Alakol lake. Its waters are used to irrigate crops and pasture areas.[3]

  1. ^ "L-44 Topographic Chart (in Russian)". Retrieved 25 September 2022.
  2. ^ Google Earth
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference was invoked but never defined (see the help page).