Bakhta (river)

The Bakhta (Russian: Бахта) is a river in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia. It is a right hand tributary of the Yenisey.

Bakhta
Бахта
View of the river in July
Mouth location in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia
Location
Evenky District,
Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationTunguska Plateau
  coordinates62°55′54″N 93°26′31″E
  elevation630 m (2,070 ft)
MouthYenisey
  coordinates
62°27′55″N 89°0′1″E
  elevation
19 m (62 ft)
Length498 km (309 mi)
Basin size35,500 km2 (13,700 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionYenisey→ Kara Sea

The Bakhta is 498 kilometres (309 mi) long, and the area of its basin is 35,500 square kilometres (13,700 sq mi). The lower reaches of the river are navigable.

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