Chuya, Altai (river)
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For the Lena tributary, see Chuya (Lena).
The Chuya (Russian: Чуя; Altay: Чуй, Çuy) is a river in the Altai Republic in Russia, a right tributary of the Katun (Ob's basin). The Chuya is 320 kilometres (200 mi) long, and its drainage basin covers 11,200 square kilometres (4,300 sq mi).[1] The river freezes in October or early November and thaws in late April. The town Kosh-Agach lies on the Chuya. The Chuya Highway (R256) runs through its valley. One of its tributaries is the Chibitka.
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Chuya | |
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Location | |
Country | Russia |
Physical characteristics | |
Mouth | Katun |
• coordinates | 50.3866°N 86.6732°E / 50.3866; 86.6732 |
Length | 232 km (144 mi) |
Basin size | 9,550 km2 (3,690 sq mi) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Katun→ Ob→ Kara Sea |
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