Zhaman Sarysu
| Zhaman Sarysu Жаман Сарысу | |
|---|---|
Sentinel-2 picture of the river (upper right) and Koktinkoli lake (below). | |
| Location | |
| Country | Kazakhstan |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Zhaksy Tagyly Kazakh Uplands |
| • coordinates | 48°24′14″N 72°16′24″E / 48.40389°N 72.27333°E |
| • elevation | ca 900 m (3,000 ft) |
| Mouth | Sarysu |
• coordinates | 48°40′27″N 71°35′45″E / 48.67417°N 71.59583°E |
• elevation | 475 m (1,558 ft) |
| Length | 155 km (96 mi) |
| Basin size | 9,200 km2 (3,600 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 0.6 m3/s (21 cu ft/s) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Sarysu→Telikol→Shieli-Telikol Canal→Syr Darya→Aral Sea |
The Zhaman Sarysu (Kazakh: Жаман Сарысу) is a river in the Zhanaarka District, Ulytau Region, and Shet District, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan. It has a length of 155 km (96 mi) and a drainage basin of 9,200 km2 (3,600 sq mi).
It is one of the most important tributaries of the Sarysu. The city of Zhanaarka is located 1 km (0.62 mi) to the east of the mouth of the river. The valley is used as pasture for local cattle.