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Iskander Darya

Coordinates: 39°11′20″N 68°32′18″E / 39.18889°N 68.53833°E / 39.18889; 68.53833
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Iskander Darya
Iskander Darya near river head
Map
Location
CountryTajikistan
Physical characteristics
MouthFan Darya
 • coordinates
39°11′20″N 68°32′18″E / 39.18889°N 68.53833°E / 39.18889; 68.53833
Length20 km (12 mi)
Basin size950 square kilometres (370 sq mi)
Discharge 
 • average19 cubic metres per second (670 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionFan DaryaZeravshanQorakoʻl oasis
Iskander Darya in higher reaches
Valley of Iskander Darya in higher reaches

The Iskander Darya (Template:Lang-tg) is a river in Ayni District of Sughd Region, Tajikistan. The Iskander Darya is 20 kilometres (12 mi) long, and the area of its drainage basin is 950 square kilometres (370 sq mi) long. It is the left source river of the Fan Darya.[1]

The Iskander Darya has its source in Lake Iskanderkul and flows east. The mouth of Iskander Darya is near the village of Zarafshan II.[2] The river merges with the Yaghnob at an altitude of around 1640 m, forming the Fan Darya.[1]

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