Kögart

The Kögart (/ˈkoʊɡɑːrt/, Kyrgyz: [cɵˈʁɑrtʰ]) is a right tributary of the Kara Darya in Kyrgyzstan. It originates on the southwestern slopes of the Fergana Range and flows through the Kögart Valley. The river is 105 km (65 mi) long, with a drainage basin of 1,370 km² (530 sq mi).^[1][2] It flows into the Kara Darya near the town of Suzak. The river is used for irrigation.

Kögart
Etymology	from “kök” — blue/green and ancient Kyrgyz “art” — mountain pass; meaning “blue pass”
Native name	Көгарт (Kyrgyz) Кёгарт (Russian) Кәҗяртә (Dungan)
Location
Country	Kyrgyzstan
Physical characteristics
Mouth
• location	Kara Darya
• coordinates	40°51′29″N 72°49′32″E
Length	105 km (65 mi)
Basin size	1,370 km2 (530 sq mi)
Discharge
• average	18.1 m3/s (640 cu ft/s)
Basin features
Progression	Kara Darya→ Syr Darya→ North Aral Sea

Hydrology

Average annual discharge is 18.3 m³/s (650 cu ft/s), with seasonal variation from a minimum of 5.43 m³/s (192 cu ft/s) in January to a maximum of 58.8 m³/s (2,080 cu ft/s) in May. The river is fed by snowmelt, springs, and rainfall, with water levels typically rising in April and receding by August. ^[1]

Tributaries

Among major tributaries are Kyzyl-Suu, Karamart, Ürümbash, Josho, Karalma, and others.

Settlements

Settlements along the river include Munduz, Joon-Küngöy, Suzak, and others.