Khasyn
The Khasyn (Russian: Хасын) is a river in Magadan Oblast, Russian Far East, a tributary of the Arman. It is 115 kilometres (71 mi) long, with a drainage basin of 3,900 square kilometres (1,500 sq mi). The R504 Kolyma Highway runs by the riverside along a 40 km (25 mi) long stretch.
| Khasyn Хасын | |
|---|---|
View of the river | |
Mouth location in Magadan Oblast, Russia | |
| Location | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Magadan Oblast |
| District | Khasynsky District Olsky District |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Kolyma Mountains |
| • coordinates | 60°21′51″N 151°06′55″E |
| • elevation | ca 800 m (2,600 ft) |
| Mouth | Arman |
• coordinates | 59°41′32″N 150°12′09″E |
• elevation | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Length | 115 km (71 mi) |
| Basin size | 3,900 km2 (1,500 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 8.67 m3/s (306 cu ft/s) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Arman → Sea of Okhotsk |
The name of the river originated in the Even language word "Khesen", meaning "herd".
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