The Debed (Armenian: Դեբեդ) or Debeda (Georgian: დებედა) is a river in Armenia and Georgia. It also serves as a natural boundary between Armenia and Georgia at the village Sadakhlo, Georgia. It is 176 km (109 mi) long, and has a drainage basin of 4,080 km2 (1,580 sq mi).
Debed Դեբեդ დებედა | |
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![]() Debed river near Alaverdi | |
![]() Debed river and its basin (light green) within Armenia | |
Location | |
Countries | Armenia and Georgia |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• elevation | 920 m (3,020 ft) |
Mouth | Khrami |
• coordinates | 41.3753°N 44.9652°E / 41.3753; 44.9652 |
• elevation | 250 m (820 ft) |
Length | 176 km (109 mi) |
Basin size | 4,080 km2 (1,580 sq mi) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Khrami→ Kura→ Caspian Sea |
The river originates in Armenia and is formed at the confluence of the Dzoraget and Pambak. It ends in Georgia where it feeds into the Khrami, a tributary of Kura.[1][2]
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Lake Sevan basin |
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Caspian basin |
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