Shagan (Irtysh)

Shagan
Шаған
Irtysh basin with the Shagan in the lower right
Mouth location in Kazakhstan
Physical characteristics
SourceKazakh Uplands
  locationChingiztau
  coordinates48°39′51″N 78°29′03″E / 48.66417°N 78.48417°E / 48.66417; 78.48417
  elevation915 metres (3,002 ft)
MouthIrtysh
  coordinates
50°37′55″N 79°15′45″E / 50.63194°N 79.26250°E / 50.63194; 79.26250
Length275 km (171 mi)
Basin size25,400 km2 (9,800 sq mi)
Discharge 
  average1.02 m3/s (36 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionIrtyshObKara Sea

The Shagan (Kazakh: Шаған - Şağan; Russian: Чаган - Chagan), is a river in the Zhanasemey, Abai and Beskaragay districts of Abai Region, east Kazakhstan. It is a tributary of the Irtysh. The river is 275 km (171 mi) long and the area of its basin is 25,400 km2 (9,800 sq mi).