Urzhar (river)
| Ürjar Уржар | |
|---|---|
Last stretch and mouth of the Ürjar river Sentinel-2 image. | |
Mouth location in Kazakhstan | |
| Location | |
| Country | Kazakhstan |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Tarbagatai Range |
| • coordinates | 47°23′22″N 81°30′52″E / 47.38944°N 81.51444°E |
| • elevation | 2,040 m (6,690 ft) |
| Mouth | Balkhash-Alakol Basin |
• location | Lake Alakol |
• coordinates | 46°28′0″N 81°33′08″E / 46.46667°N 81.55222°E |
• elevation | 348 m (1,142 ft) |
| Length | 206 km (128 mi) |
| Basin size | 5,280 km2 (2,040 sq mi) |
The Ürjar (Kazakh: Уржар) is a river in the Abai Region, Kazakhstan. It has a length of 206 km (128 mi) and a drainage basin of 5,280 km2 (2,040 sq mi).
The river flows across Ürjar village, the administrative center of Ürjar District. It is one of the three most important rivers flowing into Alakol lake. Its waters are used to irrigate crops and pasture areas.