Pirsaat (river)

Pirsaat
Native name	Pirsaatçay  (Azerbaijani)
Physical characteristics
Mouth	Caspian Sea
• coordinates	39°47′26″N 49°23′12″E / 39.7905°N 49.3866°E / 39.7905; 49.3866Coordinates: 39°47′26″N 49°23′12″E / 39.7905°N 49.3866°E / 39.7905; 49.3866
Length	199 km (124 mi)
Basin size	2,280 km2 (880 sq mi)

The Pirsaat (Azerbaijani: Pirsaatçay) is a river in Azerbaijan which flows through Ismailli, Shamakhi and Salyan Rayons. It discharges into the Caspian Sea near the village Xıdırlı. It is 199 km (124 mi) long, and has a drainage basin of 2,280 km² (880 sq mi).^[1] The river is fed by snow, rain and groundwater. Its largest tributary is Zoghalava.

On the right bank of the river there is Chukhuryurd village inhabited by molokans. The medieval is at the Salyan portion of the river.

Further reading[]

• Farajullayeva, F., 1983. "Hydrogeological Condition in Pirsaat River Basin of Shemakha Region", p. 125–129, in Academy of Sciences Press, Baku

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