Chaun
The Chaun (Russian: Чаун) is a stream in Far East Siberia. It flows roughly northwards, passing through the sparsely populated areas of the Siberian tundra. It is 205 kilometres (127 mi) long, and has a drainage basin of 23,000 square kilometres (8,900 sq mi).
| Chaun Чаун | |
|---|---|
Location of the Chaun course. | |
Location in the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia | |
| Location | |
| Country | Russia |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Anadyr Plateau |
| • location | Chukotka Autonomous Okrug |
| • coordinates | 67°33′4″N 171°48′30″E |
| Mouth | Chaun Bay |
• coordinates | 68°55′16″N 170°38′59″E |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Length | 205 km (127 mi) |
| Basin size | 23,000 square kilometres (8,900 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • location | mouth |
| • average | 90 m3/s (3,200 cu ft/s) |
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