Jägala river
Kehra jõgi, Kiigumõisa jõgi
Location
CountryEstonia
CountyHarju, Järva
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationAhula
  coordinates59°06′49″N 25°44′14″E / 59.11366°N 25.73728°E / 59.11366; 25.73728
  elevation84 m (276 ft)
MouthGulf of Finland
  location
Jõesuu
  coordinates
59°28′51″N 25°08′42″E / 59.4807°N 25.1451°E / 59.4807; 25.1451
  elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Length98.8 km (61.4 mi)
Basin size1,481.3 km2 (571.9 sq mi)
Basin features
CitiesJõesuu, Jägala, Kehra, Kaunissaare
Tributaries 
  leftSae Stream, Kiruoja, Pikva Stream, Anija Stream, Jõelähtme
  rightAmbla, Jänijõgi, Mustjõgi, Aavoja, Soodla

The Jägala is a 98.8 km (61.4 mi) long river in northern Estonia that flows into the Gulf of Finland in Jõesuu, Harju county.

The river runs mostly northwest and through Järva and Harju counties. Jägala Falls, the highest waterfall in Estonia, is located on the river.

Several reservoirs are located on the river. Kehra pulp mill is located on the left bank of the river. The river is part of the Tallinn water supply system. The basin area of the river is 1,481.3 km2 (571.9 sq mi).[1]

The river contains populations of trout and grayling.[2]

See also

References

  1. "Jägala jõgi". keskkonnaportaal.ee (in Estonian). Retrieved 2021-03-06.
  2. "Keskkonnaregister 4.7.1.7". register.keskkonnainfo.ee (in Estonian). Retrieved 12 March 2020.
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