The Nyuya (Russian: Нюя) is a river in Sakha, Russia. It is a left tributary of the Lena. The length of the river is 798 kilometres (496 mi). The area of its basin is 38,100 square kilometres (14,700 sq mi).[1]
Nyuya | |
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![]() ![]() Mouth location in Yakutia, Russia | |
Location | |
Country | Russia |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• coordinates | 60°26′03″N 109°57′50″E |
Mouth | Lena |
• coordinates | 60.527°N 116.3071°E / 60.527; 116.3071 |
Length | 798 km (496 mi) |
Basin size | 38,100 km2 (14,700 sq mi) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Lena→ Laptev Sea |
The Nyuya has its source in the Lena Plateau and flows south of the course of the Peleduy. The Nyuya freezes up in the second half of October and stays icebound until May.[2] In its lower course it flows to the west of the Derba as it reaches the Lena floodplain and flows slowly in a swampy area. Finally it meets the Lena 2,420 kilometres (1,500 mi) from its mouth.[3][4]
Its main tributaries are the rivers Tympychan, Khamaky, Ulakhan-Murbayy, Ochchuguy-Murbayy, and Betinche.[5]
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