Atasu (river)
| Atasu Атасу | |
|---|---|
Sentinel-2 picture of the Kylysh reservoir | |
| Location | |
| Country | Kazakhstan |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Uzynzhal Kazakh Uplands |
| • coordinates | 47°49′01″N 72°23′30″E / 47.81694°N 72.39167°E |
| • elevation | ca 1,000 m (3,300 ft) |
| Mouth | Sarysu |
• coordinates | 48°30′29″N 70°57′46″E / 48.50806°N 70.96278°E |
• elevation | 432 m (1,417 ft) |
| Length | 177 km (110 mi) |
| Basin size | 5,920 km2 (2,290 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 0.66 m3/s (23 cu ft/s) (near the mouth) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Sarysu→Telikol→Shieli-Telikol Canal→Syr Darya→Aral Sea |
The Atasu (Kazakh: Атасу) is a river in the Zhanaarka District, Ulytau Region, and Shet District, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan. It has a length of 177 km (110 mi) and a drainage basin of 5,920 km2 (2,290 sq mi).
It is one of the most important tributaries of the Sarysu. The city of Karazhal is located near the river. The Kylysh (Қылыш) reservoir was built at the time of the Kazakh SSR close to Kylysh village, 17 km (11 mi) to the ESE of the town.