Jejora

Jejora
Jejora (right) at the confluence with the Rioni. Oni town is in the background.
Jejora with Jochiara on the map of South Ossetia
Native name
Location
CountryGeorgia
Physical characteristics
MouthRioni
 • location
Oni, Georgia
 • coordinates
42°34′30″N 43°25′31″E / 42.57500°N 43.42528°E / 42.57500; 43.42528
Length45 km (28 mi)
Basin size438 km2 (169 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionRioni→ Black Sea

The Jejora (Georgian: ჯეჯორა) is a river in Racha region of Georgia.[1] It is 45 km (28 mi) long, and has a drainage basin of 438 km2 (169 sq mi).[2] It is a left tributary of the Rioni. It originates in South Ossetia in the Dvaleti section of the main watershed of the Greater Caucasus, 2975 m above sea level and flows in a western direction. South of the river valley rises the mountains of the Racha Range. It joins the Rioni at Oni town.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Jejora, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti, Georgia Mindat.org
  2. ^ (in Russian) Апхазава, Илья Соломонович; Грузинская советская энциклопедия. Том 11, Страница 557, Тбилиси, Год 1987.
  3. ^ (in Georgian) River Jejora Travel in Georgia


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