Nyuya (river)
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). It has its source in the Lena Plateau. The area of its basin is 38,100 square kilometres (14,700 sq mi).[1] The Nyuya freezes up in the second half of October and stays icebound until May. Its main tributaries are the rivers Tympychan, Khamaky, Ulakhan-Murbayy, Ochchuguy-Murbayy, and Betinche.[2]
| Nyuya | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Russia |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • coordinates | 60°26′03″N 109°57′50″E |
| Mouth | Lena |
• coordinates | 60.527°N 116.3071°E |
| Length | 798 km (496 mi) |
| Basin size | 38,100 km2 (14,700 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Lena→ Laptev Sea |
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