Maly Irgiz
The Maly Irgiz (Russian: Малый Ирги́з, lit. '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 | |
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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 |
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