Jyrgalan River
| Jyrgalan River (Жыргалаң дарыясы) | |
| River | |
| Country | Kyrgyzstan |
|---|---|
| Region | Issyk-Kul Province |
| District | Ak-Suu District |
| Mouth | Issyk Kul |
| - elevation | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) |
| - coordinates | 42°35′55″N 78°18′36″E / 42.59861°N 78.31000°ECoordinates: 42°35′55″N 78°18′36″E / 42.59861°N 78.31000°E |
| Length | 99 km (62 mi) |
| Basin | 2,070 km2 (799 sq mi) |
The Jyrgalan River (Kyrgyz: Жыргалаң) is a river in Kyrgyzstan. It takes its rise on the north slopes of Teskey Ala-Too range and flows into Issyk Kul lake. Jyrgalan Resort and Ak-Suu Resort are located near the river. With its 99 km (62 mi) the river is second longest river of the Issyk Kul basin. The river's catchment area of 2,070 square kilometres (800 sq mi) is the largest among rivers feeding Issyk Kul.[1]
