Užava

For settlement in Latvia with the same name, see Užava, Latvia.

Užava (also Dižupe, Zirgmežupe; upstream known as Mazkaiba river, Mālupe; middle stream name Bumbuļupe) is river in Latvia in Kuldīgas, Alsungas and Ventspils counties. It empties into the Baltic Sea.

Užava
Užava
Location
Country	Latvia
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Gudenieki Parish, Latvia
• coordinates	56°52′44″N 21°39′43″E
• elevation	46 m (151 ft)
Mouth
• location	Baltic Sea
• coordinates	57°14′49″N 21°24′47″E
Length	67 kilometres (42 mi)
Basin size	601 km2 (232 sq mi)
Discharge
• average	0.17 m3/s (6.0 cu ft/s)

Geography

Užava begins between Gudenieki and Basu manor in Gudenieki Parish. It flows along the Piemare and Ventava plains in a north-eastern direction. Most of the flow, except for the section between Tērande and Sise, is regulated and river bed is straightened. As a result of land development and drainage, polder was built along the river. River discharges into the Baltic sea below the village of Užava.

Tributaries

Left bank tributaries

• Saltvalks,
• Bērzkalnupe,
• Tiemene.

Right bank tributaries

• Guļas valks (7 km),
• Stirna (10 km),
• Mārgava (6 km),
• Kauliņas River (26 km),
• Vanka (30 km),
• Gaiļvalks,
• Tērande (15 km).

See also

• Užava lowland