Ghalidzga
River in Georgia, Abkhazia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
River in Georgia, Abkhazia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ghalidzga (Mingrelian: Ghalish Dzga - river bank Abkhaz: Аалдзга, romanized: Aaldzga) is a river in Ochamchire Municipality, Abkhazia, Georgia.[2] It originates on the southern slope of the Kodori Range, near the Khojali Mountain (elevation 3,313 m).[3] Length - 53 km, basin area - 483 km2. In the upper reaches there is a mountain river with well-defined rapid currents, in the lower reaches it flows into the lowlands and the Black Sea joins south of Ochamchire. It feeds on rain and groundwater. Knows floods in Spring, waterlogging in winter. Characterized by frequent flooding. Average annual flow near the city of Ochamchire - 25.1 mW / s. The main tributaries are the river Gejiri.
Ghalidzga River Aaldzga | |
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Location | |
Country | Georgia, Abkhazia[1] |
Ochamchire Municipality | |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | Kodori Range |
• coordinates | 42°54′54″N 42°49′12″E |
Mouth | Black Sea |
• coordinates | 42°41′55″N 41°28′12″E |
Length | 53 km (33 mi) |
Basin size | 483 km2 (186 sq mi) |
Arrives in the cities of Tkvarcheli and Ochamchire. It is mentioned in 18th century sources as the western border of Samurzakano.
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