| Okhchu River Voghji | |
|---|---|
) Okhchu river in Kapan | |
| Location | |
| Countries | Azerbaijan, Armenia |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Mount Kaputjugh |
| • coordinates | 39°09′22″N 46°01′01″E / 39.1560878°N 46.0170085°E |
| Mouth | |
• location | Aras (river) |
• coordinates | 39°01′53″N 46°45′23″E / 39.0314526°N 46.7562675°E |
| Length | 82 km (51 mi) |
Oxçu (Okhchu) or Voghji is a river on the south slopes of the Lesser Caucasus range, and is a left tributary of Araks. It flows through the territory of Armenia and Azerbaijan.
In its upper reaches, it has formed a deep canyon which, near the city of Kapan, turns into a wide valley. It is fed by a range of sources.
Cities of Zangilan, Mincivan in Azerbaijan and Kajaran and Kapan in Armenia lie along the banks of the river.
There are Kapan and Voghji hydro-electric power stations on the river.
See also
- Rivers and lakes in Armenia
- Rivers and lakes in Azerbaijan
- Geography of Armenia
- Geography of Azerbaijan
References
- "Geographic Characteristic of the Republic of Armenia" (PDF). Retrieved April 29, 2016.
- Our Waters: Joining Hands Across Borders - First Assessment of Transboundary Rivers, Lakes and Groundwater. 2007. p. 109. ISBN 978-9211169720.