The Turcu (also: Moieciu, in its upper course also: Bângăleasa or Grohotișul) is a right tributary of the river Bârsa in Romania.[1][2] It discharges into the Bârsa in Tohanu Vechi near Zărnești.[3] Its source is in the Bucegi Mountains. Its length is 30 km (19 mi) and its basin size is 201 km2 (78 sq mi).[2]

Turcu
Moieciu
Turcu is located in Romania
Turcu
Location
CountryRomania
CountiesBrașov County
VillagesMoieciu de Sus, Moieciu de Jos, Bran, Tohanu Nou
Physical characteristics
SourceBucegi Mountains
MouthBârsa
 • location
Downstream of Zărnești
 • coordinates
45°34′41″N 25°23′30″E / 45.5781°N 25.3916°E / 45.5781; 25.3916
Length30 km (19 mi)
Basin size201 km2 (78 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionBârsaOltDanubeBlack Sea

Tributaries

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The following rivers are tributaries to the river Turcu (from source to mouth):[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Planul național de management. Sinteza planurilor de management la nivel de bazine/spații hidrografice, anexa 7.1" (PDF, 5.1 MB). Administrația Națională Apele Române. 2010. p. 659.
  2. ^ a b c Atlasul cadastrului apelor din România. Partea 1 (in Romanian). Bucharest: Ministerul Mediului. 1992. p. 273. OCLC 895459847. River code: VIII.1.50.4
  3. ^ Turcul / Valea Turcului (jud. Brasov), e-calauza.ro