Jyrgalang (river)

The Jyrgalang (Kyrgyz: Жыргалаң) is a river in Kyrgyzstan. It takes its rise on the north slopes of Teskey Ala-Too range and flows into Issyk-Kul lake. The villages Jyrgalang and Ak-Suu are located near the river. With its 97 km (60 mi), the river is second longest river of the Issyk-Kul basin. Average annual discharge is 22.5 m³/s (790 cu ft/s). The maximum flow is 104 m³/s (3,700 cu ft/s) and the minimum - 7.12 m³/s (251 cu ft/s).^[1] The river's catchment area of 2,070 square kilometres (800 sq mi) is the largest among rivers feeding Issyk-Kul.^[2]

Jyrgalang
Native name	Жыргалаң (Kyrgyz)
Location
Country	Kyrgyzstan
Region	Issyk-Kul Region
District	Ak-Suu District
Physical characteristics
Mouth	Issyk-Kul
• coordinates	42°35′55″N 78°18′36″E
• elevation	1,600 m (5,200 ft)
Length	97 km (60 mi)
Basin size	2,070 km2 (800 sq mi)
Discharge
• average	22.5 m3/s (790 cu ft/s)
• minimum	7.12 m3/s (251 cu ft/s)
• maximum	104 m3/s (3,700 cu ft/s)