Chaunskaya Bay

The Chaunskaya Bay or Chaun Bay (Russian: Чаунская губа) is an Arctic bay in the East Siberian Sea, in Chaunsky District, Chukotka, northeast Siberia. There is Port of Pevek.

Chaunskaya Bay
Чаунская губа (Russian)
Chaunskaya Bay
Location of the bay in Chukotka
LocationFar North
Coordinates69.3494°N 169.7736°E / 69.3494; 169.7736
River sourcesChaun River, Ichuveyem River, Palyavaam River, Lelyuveyem River, Pucheveyem River
Ocean/sea sourcesEast Siberian Sea
Basin countriesRussia
Max. length140 km (87 mi)
Max. width110 km (68 mi)
SettlementsPevek
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