Kalaus (river)

The Kalaus (Russian: Калаус) is a north-flowing river on the Black Sea-Caspian Steppe of southern Russia, in Stavropol Krai. It is 436 kilometres (271 mi) long, and has a drainage basin of 9,700 square kilometres (3,700 sq mi).[1] It is a tributary of the Manych. Formerly, when it reached the Manych, part of its waters would flow east and part west. Today a low dam blocks flow into the East Manych.

Kalaus
Kalaus (river) is located in Stavropol Krai
Kalaus (river)
Kalaus (river) is located in European Russia
Kalaus (river)
Physical characteristics
MouthManych
  coordinates
45.8489°N 43.3768°E / 45.8489; 43.3768
Length436 km (271 mi)
Basin size9,700 km2 (3,700 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionManychDonSea of Azov

References

  1. «Река Калаус», Russian State Water Registry
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