Sumgayitchay (river)

Sumgayitchay
Native nameSumqayıtçay (Azerbaijani)
Location
CountryAzerbaijan
Physical characteristics
SourceGreater Caucasus
MouthCaspian Sea
 • coordinates
40°37′02″N 49°36′48″E / 40.6173°N 49.6133°E / 40.6173; 49.6133
Length88 km (55 mi)

Sumgayitchay (Azerbaijani: Sumqayıtçay) is a river situated in the east part of Azerbaijan. Its length is 198 km, and its drainage basin area is 1800 km². The average discharge for 46 km from the mouth is 1.1 m³/s.

It originates on the slopes of the Greater Caucasus. Has a mixed food. The waters of the river are used for irrigation. The city of Sumgayit is located at the mouth.