Hrazdan (river)
The Hrazdan (Armenian: Հրազդան գետ, Hrazdan get) is a major river and the second largest in Armenia. It originates at the northwest extremity of Lake Sevan and flows south through the Kotayk Province and Armenia's capital, Yerevan; the lake in turn is fed by several streams. In the Ararat plain it joins the Aras river along the border with Turkey. Its waters join the Kura river, before flowing into the Caspian Sea.
| Hrazdan | |
|---|---|
The river in Yerevan | |
| Location | |
| Country | Armenia |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Lake Sevan |
| • elevation | 1,904 m (6,247 ft) |
| Mouth | Aras |
• coordinates | 39°59′25″N 44°27′10″E |
• elevation | 826 m (2,710 ft) |
| Length | 141 km (88 mi) |
| Basin size | 2,560 km2 (990 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 17.9 m3/s (630 cu ft/s) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Aras→ Kura→ Caspian Sea |
| Tributaries | |
| • left | Getar |
A series of hydro-electric projects have been constructed on the river. Its waters are in demand to irrigate crops.
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