Girdimanchay

Girdimanchay
Near the village of Lahij
Map
Native nameGirdimançay (Azerbaijani)
Location
CountryAzerbaijan
Physical characteristics
SourceGreater Caucasus
MouthAgsu River
 • coordinates
40°18′46″N 48°21′35″E / 40.31277°N 48.35975°E / 40.31277; 48.35975
Length88 km (55 mi)
Basin size727 km2 (281 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionAgsu → KuraCaspian Sea

Girdimanchay is a river in Azerbaijan.

It is the left tributary of the Kura. The river is 88 km (55 mi) in length, with a basin area of 727 km2 (281 sq mi).[1] The water discharge is 8.9 m3/s (310 cu ft/s).[2]

The Girdimanchay originates on the southern slopes of Mount Babadagh (3,629.6 m (11,908 ft) above sea level) in Guba district, then flows through the Ismayilli, Aghsu and Kurdamir regions. Mudflows and severe floods often occur on the river. In the Shirvan steppe, the waters of the river are used for agricultural needs and water supply of the Kurdamir city and of settlements along its banks.[3]

The settlements of Gyandov, Lahij, Arakit, Burovdal are located on the river.

References

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  1. ^ Алиев С.И. (2013). "Azərbaycanın Şirvan Zonası Çaylarının Makrozoobentosu" (PDF). Институт зоологии Национальная академия наук Азербайджана (научная статья) (in Azerbaijani). 68 (3): 172–176. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2021-12-30.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  2. ^ "Официальный сайт исполнительной власти Исмаиллинского района" (in Azerbaijani). Archived from the original on 2012-11-27. Retrieved 2012-10-07.
  3. ^ Рустамов С. Г.; Смирнова Е. А. (1955). Материалы по гидрографии СССР. Реки Азербайджанской ССР. Бассейн реки Куры (без Аракса). Vol. 3. Б.: Издательство Академии наук Азербайджанской ССР. pp. 280, 292, 300.