Zhyngyldyozek
| Zhyngyldyozek Жыңғылдыөзек / Жынгылдыозек | |
|---|---|
Sentinel-2 image with the lower Zhyngyldyozek on the right and lake Shalkarteniz on the left | |
| Location | |
| Countries | Kazakhstan |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Shubarteniz |
| • coordinates | 47°33′06″N 64°48′05″E / 47.55167°N 64.80139°E |
| • elevation | 130 metres (430 ft) |
| Mouth | Shalkarteniz |
• coordinates | 48°08′46″N 63°23′02″E / 48.14611°N 63.38389°E |
• elevation | 55 metres (180 ft) |
| Length | 222 km (138 mi) |
| Basin size | 4,360 km2 (1,680 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 0.2 m3/s (7.1 cu ft/s) |
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The Zhyngyldyozek (Kazakh: Жыңғылдыөзек; Russian: Жынгылдыозек) is a river in Kazakhstan. It has a length of 222 kilometres (138 mi) and a catchment area of 4,360 square kilometres (1,680 sq mi).
The river flows from the Ulytau District, Karaganda Region into the Yrgyz District, Aktobe Region. Zhyngyldyozek flows across desolate areas, Koskol village is located close to the Shubarteniz, near the outflowing point of the river. The basin of the river is a seasonal grazing ground for local cattle. The name means "trees in the desert" in the Kazakh language.