kordakh

Kordakh is a geographic name used in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Russia. The name is applied to more than one feature in the region and is commonly encountered in maps and regional references. The most prominent usage is as the name of a mountain formation in northeastern Siberia, located in a remote part of Yakutia. The Kordakh Range is part of the broader eastern Siberian mountainous landscape and is typical of the rugged, sparsely populated areas found in the region. The terrain is shaped by permafrost and a harsh subarctic climate, with taiga and tundra ecotones at higher elevations.

In addition to the mountain range, Kordakh also appears in hydrological and settlement contexts within the same general area. Local toponyms in Siberia frequently reuse names across different geographic features such as rivers, valleys, and small settlements, which can lead to multiple uses of the same name within a single region. Administrative records may vary in how a Kordakh locality or watercourse is described, reflecting the remote and evolving nature of the landscape.

Etymologically, the name Kordakh is associated with the Yakut (Sakha) language, and its exact meaning or origin is not widely documented in English-language sources. As a toponym, it typically functions as a place-based identifier rather than a common noun, and its usage highlights the close link between language and the geography of northeastern Siberia.

Overall, Kordakh refers to a set of related geographic features in northeastern Siberia, illustrating the region’s distinctive, low-density landscape and its role in the broader geography of the Sakha Republic.