The Kalaus (Russian: Калаус) is a north-flowing river on the Black Sea-Caspian Steppe of southern Russia, in Stavropol Krai. It is 436 kilometres (271 mi) long, and has a drainage basin of 9,700 square kilometres (3,700 sq mi).[1] It is a tributary of the Manych. Formerly, when it reached the Manych, part of its waters would flow east and part west. Today a low dam blocks flow into the east Manych.

Kalaus
Kalaus (river) is located in Stavropol Krai
Kalaus (river)
Kalaus (river) is located in European Russia
Kalaus (river)
Physical characteristics
MouthManych
 • coordinates
45°50′56″N 43°22′36″E / 45.8489°N 43.3768°E / 45.8489; 43.3768
Length436 km (271 mi)
Basin size9,700 km2 (3,700 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionManychDonSea of Azov

References

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  1. ^ «Река Калаус», Russian State Water Registry
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