Shagalaly
| Shagalaly | |
|---|---|
 The Shagalaly near Kokshetau | |
| Native name | Шағалалы (Kazakh) |
| Location | |
| Country | Kazakhstan |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Mount Ak-Cheku |
| • coordinates | 52°48′43.9″N 68°33′20.9″E / 52.812194°N 68.555806°E |
| Mouth | |
• coordinates | 53°08′42″N 68°59′42″E / 53.145°N 68.995°ECoordinates: 53°08′42″N 68°59′42″E / 53.145°N 68.995°E |
• elevation | 134 m (440 ft) |
| Length | 234 km (145 mi) |
| Basin size | 9,220 km2 (3,560 sq mi) |
The Shagalaly[1] (Kazakh: Шағалалы), formerly known as Chaglinka,[2] is a river of northern Kazakhstan. It is 234 kilometres (145 mi)[3] long, and has a drainage basin of 9,220 square kilometres (3,560 sq mi). The river flows through the territory of Akmola and North Kazakhstan regions.[4]
The river originates from the Mount Ak-Cheku between knolls in Dzhilandy and Zerenda mountains. It flows northward along a wide valley. It flows into the southern end of the lake . The city Kokshetau is located on the river.
The name "Shagalaly" in translation from Kazakh means "area where there are many seagulls"
Main tributaries[]
The largest tributaries of the Shagalaly are, from source to mouth:
- Bala-Kylchakty (right)
- Tosyn (left)
- Kendzheboy (left)
References[]
- ^ Карта Казахстана, масштаб 1:3 000 000, Роскартография, 2011 год.
- ^ "Чаглинка". Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary: In 86 Volumes (82 Volumes and 4 Additional Volumes). St. Petersburg. 1890–1907.
- ^ "Регионы Казахстана". embkaztm.org. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
- ^ "Северо-Казахстанская область". zin.ru. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
Categories:
- Rivers of Kazakhstan
- Rivers of Akmola Region
- Rivers of North Kazakhstan Region
- Asia river stubs
- Kazakhstan geography stubs