Qvirila

The Qvirila (Georgian: ყვირილა [χʼviɾiɫä]) is a river of Georgia. It is 140 km (87 mi) long, and has a drainage basin of 3,630 km² (1,400 sq mi).^[1] It is a left tributary of the Rioni, which it joins south of the city Kutaisi.

Qvirila
The Qvirila near Zestaponi
Qvirila Show map of Georgia Qvirila (Imereti) Show map of Imereti
Native name	ყვირილა (Georgian)
Location
Country	Georgia
Physical characteristics
Mouth	Rioni
• coordinates	42°10′21″N 42°43′43″E
Length	140 km (87 mi)
Basin size	3,630 km2 (1,400 sq mi)
Basin features
Progression	Rioni→ Black Sea
Tributaries
• right	Dzirula

Geographic information

It originates in South Ossetia, in the gorges of the mountains of the Racha Range. Most of the river is located in Georgia. After the confluence with its left tributary the Dzirula it flows through flat terrain, before going through the mountains. The river is fed mainly by rain. On average, water flow per year near the city Zestaponi, located 42 kilometers from its mouth, 61 m³ / s, at the mouth of about 90 m³ /from. The river is suitable for whitewater canoeing.

The Chiatura manganese ore deposit is located in the river basin.^[2][3]