The Bílovka is a river in the Czech Republic, a left tributary of the Oder River. It flows through the Moravian-Silesian Region. It is 23.7 km (14.7 mi) long.
| Bílovka | |
|---|---|
 The Bílovka in Bílovec | |
 | |
| Location | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Region | Moravian-Silesian |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Skřipov, Nízký Jeseník |
| • elevation | 658 m (2,159 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Oder |
• coordinates | 49°43′35″N 18°8′4″E / 49.72639°N 18.13444°E |
• elevation | 223 m (732 ft) |
| Length | 23.7 km (14.7 mi) |
| Basin size | 146.7 km2 (56.6 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 0.75 m3/s (26 cu ft/s) near estuary |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Oder→ Baltic Sea |
Etymology
editThe river is named after the town of Bílovec.
Characteristic
editThe Bílovka originates in the territory of Skřipov in the Nízký Jeseník range at an elevation of 498 m (1,634 ft) and flows to Studénka, where it enters the Oder River at an elevation of 223 m (732 ft). It is 23.7 km (14.7 mi) long.[1] Its drainage basin has an area of 146.7 km2 (56.6 sq mi).[2]
The longest tributaries of the Bílovka are:[1]
| Tributary | Length (km) | Side |
|---|---|---|
| Sezina | 18.5 | left |
| Břízka | 5.7 | left |
Course
editThe river flows through the municipal territories of Skřipov, Bílovec, Velké Albrechtice, Jistebník and Studénka.
Nature
editThe lower course of the river flows through the Poodří Protected Landscape Area. The river is mainly inhabited by Cyprinidae species of fish.[3]
Bridges
editIn 2006–2009, a bridge carrying the D1 motorway was built across the Bílovka, Jamník and Sezina watercourses at their confluence.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Vodní toky". Evidence hlásných profilů (in Czech). Czech Hydrometeorological Institute. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ "Základní charakteristiky toku Bystřice a jeho povodí" (in Czech). T. G. Masaryk Water Research Institute. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- ^ "Bílovka". Atlas vodních toků povodí Odry (in Czech). Povodí Odry, s.p. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ "Dálnice D1". ceskedalnice.cz. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
External links
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- River flow at Velké Albrechtice station – Flood Warning and Forecasting Service of the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute