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South Keltma River

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Main source
  
Cherdynsky District

River system
  
Kama River

Length
  
172 km

Mouth
  
Kamadeva

River mouth
  
Kama River

Basin size
  
5,270 km (2,030 sq mi)

Source
  
Cherdynsky District

Country
  
Russia

South Keltma River

The South Keltma (Russian: Южная Кельтма) is a river in Perm Krai, Russia, a left tributary of the Kama River. It is 172 kilometres (107 mi) long, and its area of drainage basin is 5,270 square kilometres (2,030 sq mi). The source of the river is located in the north of Perm Krai, near the border with the Komi Republic, in Cherdynsky District, to the north of the village of Chepets. The river freezes up in the early November and stays under the ice until the end of April. There are many swamps near the river.

Map of r. Yuzhnaya Keltma, Permskiy Kray, Russia

In 1785 – 1822 the Northern Catherine Canal was constructed. It connected the South Keltma with the North Keltma through the Dzhurich River. It was in operation only for 16 years.

Main tributaries:

  • Left: Dzhurich, Olkhovka, Verhny Mal, Nizhny Mal;
  • Right: Timsher.
  • References

    South Keltma River Wikipedia