Bakanas (river)
The Bakanas (Kazakh: Бақанас) is a river in the Abai Region, Kazakhstan. It has a length of 240 km (150 mi) and a drainage basin of 25,100 km2 (9,700 sq mi).
| Bakanas Бақанас | |
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Sentinel-2 image with the Bakanas' mouth fanning out southwards above in the middle | |
Mouth location in Kazakhstan | |
| Location | |
| Country | Kazakhstan |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Chingiztau |
| • coordinates | 48°31′21″N 79°0′38″E |
| • elevation | 808 m (2,651 ft) |
| Mouth | Balkhash-Alakol Basin |
• location | West of Aktogay |
• coordinates | 47°14′02″N 79°13′21″E |
• elevation | 384 m (1,260 ft) |
| Length | 240 km (150 mi) |
| Basin size | 25,100 km2 (9,700 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 3.27 m3/s (115 cu ft/s) (near Shubartau) |
The Bakanas flows near Ayagoz city in its upper course. Barshatas town is located on the left bank of the river.
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