The Arpa (Armenian: Արփա, Azerbaijani: Arpaçay) is a river that flows through Armenia and Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan exclave. It originates in the Vayots Dzor province (marz) of Armenia and is a left tributary of the Aras. It is 128 km (80 mi) long, and has a drainage basin of 2,630 km² (1,020 sq mi).[1] It runs through many cities and towns, including Jermuk, Vayk, Yeghegnadzor, Areni, Oğlanqala, Siyaqut and Qışlaqabbas. Spandaryan Reservoir lies on the river.[2]

Arpa
Arpa river in Vayots Dzor, Armenia
Location
Country	Armenia, Azerbaijan
Physical characteristics
Mouth	Aras
• coordinates	39°28′07″N 44°56′49″E
Length	128 km (80 mi)
Basin size	2,630 km2 (1,020 sq mi)
Basin features
Progression	Aras→ Kura→ Caspian Sea

See also

• List of lakes of Armenia
• Geography of Armenia

References

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