The Shohimardonsoy (Uzbek: Shohimardonsoy,[1] Kyrgyz: Шаймерден, romanizedShaymerden[2]) is a river in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. It is formed at the confluence of the rivers Aksuu and Köksuu, that run from the Alay Range, near the village Shohimardon. Its lower course, between Vodil and the city Fergana, is known as Margʻilonsoy.[1] It discharges into the Great Fergana Canal near Margilan. The river is 112 km (70 mi) long, and the watershed covers 1,467 km2 (566 sq mi).[2] The main settlements along the river Shohimardonsoy are the cities Margilan, Fergana and Kadamjay, and the town Vodil.[2] Its annual average flow rate is 10.1 m3/s (360 cu ft/s).[1]

Shohimardonsoy
Шаймерден / Shaymerden
Shohimardonsoy is located in Uzbekistan
Shohimardonsoy
Location
CountryKyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan
Physical characteristics
SourceAlay Range
MouthGreat Fergana Canal
 • coordinates
40°29′18″N 71°37′00″E / 40.4882°N 71.6168°E / 40.4882; 71.6168
Length112 km (70 mi)
Basin size1,467 km2 (566 sq mi)
Discharge 
 • average10.1 m3/s (360 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionGreat Fergana CanalSyr DaryaNorth Aral Sea

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "Шоҳимардонсой" [Shohimardonsoy] (PDF). National Encyclopedia of Uzbekistan (in Uzbek). Tashkent. 2000–2005. p. 215.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  2. ^ a b c "Шаймерден" [Shaymerden] (PDF). Кыргызстандын Географиясы [Geography of Kyrgyzstan] (in Kyrgyz). Bishkek. 2004. p. 214.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)