Maly Irgiz
The Maly Irgiz (Russian: Малый Ирги́з, literally Little Irgiz) is a river in Saratov Oblast, Russia, a left tributary of the Volga. It is 235 kilometres (146 mi) long, with a drainage basin of 3,900 square kilometres (1,500 sq mi).[1] The river is fed by snow. Above Seleznikha Maly Irgiz dries up systematically (up to 305 days per year without drainage). Between November and April the Maly Irgiz is frozen.
| Maly Irgiz | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Russia |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Saratov Oblast |
| Mouth | Volga |
• location | Saratov Reservoir |
• coordinates | 52°11′53″N 48°30′32″E |
| Length | 235 km (146 mi) |
| Basin size | 3,900 km2 (1,500 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 6.4 m3/s (230 cu ft/s) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Volga→ Caspian Sea |
References
- «Река М.ИРГИЗ», Russian State Water Registry
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