About Akhurian Reservoir
Akhurian Reservoir (Armenian: Ախուրյանի ջրամբար; Turkish: Arpaçay Baraj Gölü) is a reservoir on the Akhurian River between Armenia and Turkey. The reservoir has a surface area of 54 km2 and a volume of 525 million cubic meters. It is one of the largest reservoirs in the Caucasus, although smaller than the Mingachevir reservoir and the Shamkir reservoir in Azerbaijan.
Its water is used for irrigation in Armenia's Aragatsotn, Armavir and Shirak provinces. Its water is used in Turkey for irrigation (70000 ha agricultural area) in the provinces of Kars and Ardahan.
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Location and Access
Akhurian Reservoir is located in Kars. Coordinates are 40.60512, 43.69242. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Kars.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts
- Province Kars
- Category Nature & Outdoors
- Coordinates 40.60512, 43.69242
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