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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) |
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