Podkumok

The Podkumok (Russian: Подкумок) is a river in Stavropol Krai, Russia, right tributary of the Kuma. The length of the river is 160 km (99 mi). The area of its basin is 2,220 km2 (857 mi2).[1] The Podkumok originates in the Greater Caucasus.

Podkumok
The Podkumok near Georgiyevsk
Podkumok is located in Stavropol Krai
Podkumok
Podkumok is located in European Russia
Podkumok
Location
CountryRussia
Physical characteristics
MouthKuma
  coordinates
44.1954°N 43.4913°E / 44.1954; 43.4913
Length160 km (99 mi)
Basin size2,220 km2 (860 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionKumaCaspian Sea
Tributaries 
  rightEtoka

It is widely used for irrigation. The biggest hydroelectric dam in Imperial Russia Water-powers Белые угли, built in 1903, was located on the Podkumok near Yessentuki.

The towns of Kislovodsk, Yessentuki, Pyatigorsk, Georgiyevsk and urban-type settlements Goryachevodsky, Svobody are located on the Podkumok.

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