The Chuya (Russian: Чуя) is a river in the Altai Republic in Russia, a right tributary of the Katun (Ob's basin). The Chuya is 320 kilometres (200 mi) long, and its drainage basin covers 11,200 square kilometres (4,300 sq mi).[1] The river freezes in October or early November and thaws in late April. The town Kosh-Agach lies on the Chuya. The Chuya Highway (R256) runs through its valley. One of its tributaries is the Chibitka.

Chuya
Location
Country	Russia
Physical characteristics
Mouth	Katun
• coordinates	50.3866°N 86.6732°E / 50.3866; 86.6732
Length	232 km (144 mi)
Basin size	9,550 km2 (3,690 sq mi)
Basin features
Progression	Katun→ Ob→ Kara Sea

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На других языках

[de] Tschuja (Katun)

[it] Čuja (affluente del Katun')

[ru] Чуя (приток Катуни)