Yanranaygytgyn
Lake of Chukotka Autonomous Okrug / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Yanragytgyn.
Yanranaygytgyn (Russian: Янранайгытгын; Chukot: Янранайгытгын) is a freshwater lake in Iultinsky District, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russian Federation.[1] It has an area of 10.6 km2 (4.1 sq mi) and a catchment area of 75.9 km2 (29.3 sq mi).[2]
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Yanranaygytgyn | |
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Янранайгытгын | |
Location in Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russian Far East | |
Location | Chukotka Autonomous Okrug |
Coordinates | 67°57′15″N 178°18′37″W |
Type | Oligotrophic |
Primary outflows | Unnamed |
Catchment area | 75.9 km2 (29.3 sq mi) |
Basin countries | Russia |
Max. length | 6.2 km (3.9 mi) |
Max. width | 2.6 km (1.6 mi) |
Surface area | ca 10.6 km2 (4.1 sq mi) |
Surface elevation | 304 m (997 ft) |
Islands | 3 |
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There are no permanent settlements on the shores of the lake.[1]
The name of the lake in Chukot means "a lake near a separate mountain."[3]