Cherendey (river)

Cherendey
Черендей / Чэрэндэй
Lena basin with the Cherendey in the center
Mouth location in Yakutia, Russia
Location
CountryRussia
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationLena Plateau
 • coordinates60°28′22″N 118°29′10″E / 60.47278°N 118.48611°E / 60.47278; 118.48611
MouthLena
 • location
Near Cherendey village
 • coordinates
60°11′10″N 119°17′27″E / 60.18611°N 119.29083°E / 60.18611; 119.29083
 • elevation
397 m (1,302 ft)
Length226 km (140 mi)
Basin size2,910 km2 (1,120 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionLenaLaptev Sea

The Cherendey (Russian: Черендей; Yakut: Чэрэндэй, Çerendey) is a river in Yakutia (Sakha Republic), Russia. It is a tributary of the Lena with a length of 226 kilometres (140 mi) and a drainage basin area of 2,910 square kilometres (1,120 mi2).

The river flows across an uninhabited area of the Olyokminsky District. Abandoned Cherendey village is located by the left bank of the Lena, close to its confluence.