The Vachagan (Armenian: Վաչագան) is a river in the southern Syunik Province of Armenia. The river has a length of 5 km and flows through the town of Kapan.[1] It is a tributary of the Voghji. Its origin is at the northern edge of Mount Khustup in the Syunik Mountains range. It has a basin of 35 km2.
| Vachagan | |
|---|---|
 The Vachagan in Kapan | |
| Location | |
| Country | Armenia |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Mount Khustup, Syunik Mountains |
| • elevation | 1,050 m (3,440 ft) |
| Mouth | Voghji |
• location | Kapan |
• coordinates | 39°12′00″N 46°24′23″E / 39.2001°N 46.4063°E |
| Length | 5 km (3.1 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Voghji→ Aras→ Kura→ Caspian Sea |