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
Location
CountryRussia
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationSaratov Oblast
MouthVolga
  location
Saratov Reservoir
  coordinates
52°11′53″N 48°30′32″E
Length235 km (146 mi)
Basin size3,900 km2 (1,500 sq mi)
Discharge 
  average6.4 m3/s (230 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionVolgaCaspian Sea

References

  1. «Река М.ИРГИЗ», Russian State Water Registry


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