| Zhaman Sarysu Жаман Сарысу | |
|---|---|
 Sentinel-2 picture of the river (upper right) and Koktinkoli lake (below). | |
  Mouth location in Kazakhstan | |
| Location | |
| Country | Kazakhstan |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Zhaksy Tagyly Kazakh Uplands |
| • coordinates | 48°24′14″N 72°16′24″E / 48.40389°N 72.27333°E |
| • elevation | ca 900 m (3,000 ft) |
| Mouth | Sarysu |
• coordinates | 48°40′27″N 71°35′45″E / 48.67417°N 71.59583°E |
• elevation | 475 m (1,558 ft) |
| Length | 155 km (96 mi) |
| Basin size | 9,200 km2 (3,600 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 0.6 m3/s (21 cu ft/s) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Sarysu→Telikol→Shieli-Telikol Canal→Syr Darya→Aral Sea |
The Zhaman Sarysu (Kazakh: Жаман Сарысу) is a river in the Zhanaarka District, Ulytau Region, and Shet District, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan.[1][2] It has a length of 155 km (96 mi) and a drainage basin of 9,200 km2 (3,600 sq mi).[3]
It is one of the most important tributaries of the Sarysu. The city of Zhanaarka is located 1 km (0.62 mi) to the east of the mouth of the river. The valley is used as pasture for local cattle.[2][4]
- ^ "M-42 Topographic Chart (in Russian)". Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ a b "M-43 Topographic Chart (in Russian)". Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ Google Earth
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
KЕwas invoked but never defined (see the help page).