The Smotrych (Ukrainian: Смотрич, Polish: Smotrycz) is a left tributary of the Dniester, flowing through the Podillia upland of western Ukraine. Its length is 168 km (104 mi), and its drainage basin covers 1,800 km2 (694 mi2).[2] The average width of the river is 10–15 meters wide, and at one point exceeds 40 m.

Smotrych
Ukrainian: Смотрич
The Smotrych River seen near the historic city of Kamianets-Podilskyi, Ukraine.
Smotrych (river) is located in Khmelnytskyi Oblast
Smotrych (river)
Smotrych (river) is located in Ukraine
Smotrych (river)
Location
CountryUkraine
OblastKhmelnytskyi Oblast
CityKamianets-Podilskyi
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
 • coordinates
48°33′51″N 26°38′16″E / 48.5642°N 26.6378°E / 48.5642; 26.6378
Length168 km (104 mi)
Basin size1,800 km2 (690 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionDniesterDniester EstuaryBlack Sea
Designation
Official nameLower Smotrych River
Designated29 July 2004
Reference no.1401[1]

The river is particularly notable for its tall banks, which give it a ravinelike appearance. It is used for water supply, irrigation, and fishing. A small hydroelectric station is situated on it, as well as the city of Kamianets-Podilskyi, the urban-type settlement Smotrych and the town of Horodok (Khmelnytskyi Oblast).

References edit

  1. ^ "Lower Smotrych River". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  2. ^ Смотрич (река), Great Soviet Encyclopedia