The Keyikte (; ) is a river in Yakutia (Sakha Republic), Russia. It is the longest tributary of the Namana, of the Lena basin.Water of Russia - Намана Its length is and its drainage basin area .
The river has its sources in Verkhnevilyuysky District and its lower course is in Olyokminsky District. Part of the upper course of the river falls within a protected area.Туобуйа (Тобуя, Тобуйа) - ООПТ России
Course The Keyikte is a left tributary of the Namana flowing through uninhabited territory. It is formed in the Lena Plateau. It heads first roughly southwards, then almost halfway through its course, its bends westwards across the plateau meandering strongly within a floodplain dotted with lakes. There are over 300 lakes in its basin. Finally it meets the left bank of the Namana in its middle course, from its mouth in the Lena.Google EarthNature.ykt
The Keyikte freezes between the mid October and early May. Its basin is fed by rain and snow. Its main tributaries are the long Tisik (Тисик) and the long Maran (Маран) on the left.
See also List of rivers of Russia
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External links «Кэйиктэ» резервакка дьиикэй кыыллары учуоттааһын ыытылынна Водоохранная зона реки Кэйиктэ (Keyikte Water Protection Zone) Приложение N 6. Описание границ ресурсного резервата Fishing & Tourism in Yakutia