Bakhapcha

The Bakhapcha (Russian: Бахапча; also "Бохапча") is a river in Magadan Oblast, Russia. It has a length of 212 kilometres (132 mi) and a drainage basin of 13,800 square kilometres (5,300 sq mi).

Bakhapcha
Бахапча
Mouth location in Magadan Oblast, Russia
Location
CountryRussia
Federal subjectMagadan Oblast
DistrictYagodninsky District
Khasynsky District
Tenkinsky District
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationLake Solnechnoye
Kolyma Mountains
  coordinates60°55′04″N 150°30′04″E
  elevation753 m (2,470 ft)
MouthKolyma
  coordinates
62°06′32″N 150°36′03″E
  elevation
330 m (1,083 ft)
Length212 km (132 mi)
Basin size13,800 km2 (5,300 sq mi)
Discharge 
  average125 m3/s (4,400 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionKolymaEast Siberian Sea

The Bakhapcha is a right tributary of the upper course of the Kolyma. The nearest village is Sinegorye, located to the west of its mouth. The upper course of the river is a protected area.

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