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North Keltma

Coordinates: 61°28′40″N 53°58′44″E / 61.47778°N 53.97889°E / 61.47778; 53.97889
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North Keltma
Scheme of the Northern Dvina basin.
Location
CountryRussia
Physical characteristics
MouthVychegda
 • coordinates
61°28′40″N 53°58′44″E / 61.47778°N 53.97889°E / 61.47778; 53.97889
Length155 km (96 mi)
Basin size7,960 km2 (3,070 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionVychegdaNorthern DvinaWhite Sea

The North Keltma (Russian: Северная Кельтма - Severnaya Keltma) is a river in Komi Republic, Russia, a left tributary of the Vychegda.[1] It is 155 kilometres (96 mi) long, with a drainage basin of 7,960 square kilometres (3,070 sq mi).[2] It starts in the extreme south of the Komi Republic, near the border with Perm Krai. It flows into the Vychegda near the settlement of Kerchomya. There are many swamps along the river.

The river freezes in the early November and stays under the ice until early May. It is connected with the South Keltma by the Northern Catherine Canal, which was constructed in 1785–1822 but operated for only 16 years.

Main tributaries:

  • Left: Okos, Voch, Vol;
  • Right: Yol, Michayol

References

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  1. ^ Северная Кельтма, Great Soviet Encyclopedia
  2. ^ "Река Сев. Кельтма (Кельтма) in the State Water Register of Russia". textual.ru (in Russian).