Taldymanaka
| Taldymanaka Талдыманақа | |
|---|---|
Sentinel-2 picture of the big bend in the Taldymanaka (above) and reservoir in the middle course of the river (below right). | |
| Location | |
| Country | Kazakhstan |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Aktau Kazakh Uplands |
| • coordinates | 47°50′12″N 71°40′40″E / 47.83667°N 71.67778°E |
| • elevation | ca 1,100 m (3,600 ft) |
| Mouth | Sarysu |
• location | near Mount Tokti |
• coordinates | 48°30′50″N 70°59′00″E / 48.51389°N 70.98333°E |
• elevation | 434 m (1,424 ft) |
| Length | 158 km (98 mi) |
| Basin size | 3,950 km2 (1,530 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 0.25 m3/s (8.8 cu ft/s) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Sarysu→Telikol→Shieli-Telikol Canal→Syr Darya→Aral Sea |
The Taldymanaka (Kazakh: Талдыманақа; Russian: Талдыманака) or Taldy-Manaka is a river in Zhanaarka District, Ulytau Region, Kazakhstan. It has a length of 158 km (98 mi) and a drainage basin of 3,950 km2 (1,530 sq mi).
This river is one of the most important tributaries of the Sarysu. The city of Zhanaarka is located 50 km (31 mi) to the ENE of the mouth of the Taldymanaka. The water of the river is fresh upstream from the big bend. It is used for drinking purposes and watering livestock.