Cherendey (river)
The Cherendey (Russian: Черендей; Yakut: Чэрэндэй, Çerendey) is a river in Yakutia (Sakha Republic), Russia. It is a tributary of the Lena with a length of 226 kilometres (140 mi) and a drainage basin area of 2,910 square kilometres (1,120 sq mi).
| Cherendey Черендей / Чэрэндэй | |
|---|---|
Lena basin with the Cherendey in the center | |
Mouth location in Yakutia, Russia | |
| Location | |
| Country | Russia |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Lena Plateau |
| • coordinates | 60°28′22″N 118°29′10″E |
| Mouth | Lena |
• location | Near Cherendey village |
• coordinates | 60°11′10″N 119°17′27″E |
• elevation | 397 m (1,302 ft) |
| Length | 226 km (140 mi) |
| Basin size | 2,910 km2 (1,120 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Lena→ Laptev Sea |
The river flows across an uninhabited area of the Olyokminsky District. Abandoned Cherendey village is located by the left bank of the Lena, close to its confluence.
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