Sokuluk (river)

The Sokuluk (Сокулук) is a river in Chüy District and Moskva District of Chüy Region of Kyrgyzstan. The river is formed by confluence of Chong-Tör and Kichi-Tör. The Sokuluk flows into Ak-Suu near Tölök village. The river is 87 km long, and has a watershed area of 476 km2. The annual average flow rate is 5.14 m3/s; the maximum flow is from May to September. The river rises from the northern slopes of Kyrgyz Ala-Too and enters Chüy Valley where it flows into Ak-Suu. Sokuluk is fed by melt-, glacier-, snow and spring water. The basin of the river contains 48 glaciers totaling 57.9 km2. The river is used for irrigation. Tösh-Bulak, Sokuluk are located at the river.