Kalmakkyrgan
| Kalmakkyrgan Қалмаққырылған | |
|---|---|
Final stretch of the Kalmakkyrgan Sentinel-2 image with the river flowing in a NNW direction | |
| Location | |
| Country | Kazakhstan |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Mt Karamola, Ulytau |
| • coordinates | 47°52′44″N 66°36′05″E / 47.87889°N 66.60139°E |
| Mouth | Shubarteniz |
• coordinates | 47°26′3″N 64°56′08″E / 47.43417°N 64.93556°E |
| Length | 325 km (202 mi) |
| Basin size | 10,100 km2 (3,900 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 1.05 m3/s (37 cu ft/s) |
The Kalmakkyrgan, also known as Bileuty (Kazakh: Белеуітті or Білеу; Russian: Билеуты), is a river in the Ulytau District, Ulytau Region, Kazakhstan. It has a length of 325 km (202 mi) and a drainage basin of 10,100 km2 (3,900 sq mi).
The river flows across a desert and semi-desert area without permanent settlements. In the early summer there are temporary camps of shepherds near the Kalmakkyrgan consisting of one or more yurts. The water of the river is brackish, but suitable for livestock drinking purposes.