The Lechința or Comlod (Hungarian: Komlód-patak) is a right tributary of the river Mureș in Transylvania, Romania.[1][2] It discharges into the Mureș in the village Lechința, near Iernut.[3] Its length is 66 km (41 mi) and its basin size is 537 km2 (207 sq mi).[2] Its Hungarian name is from the “komló” for hops, so its name means “Hops Creek”.

Lechința
Komlód-patak, Comlod
Course of the Lechința.
Lechința (Mureș) is located in Romania
Lechința (Mureș)
Location
CountryRomania
CountiesBistrița-Năsăud, Mureș
CommunesMilaș, Crăiești, Râciu, Șincai, Band, Iclănzel, Iernut
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • elevation440 m (1,440 ft)
MouthMureș
 • location
Lechința
 • coordinates
46°28′25″N 24°12′41″E / 46.4736°N 24.2114°E / 46.4736; 24.2114
Length66 km (41 mi)
Basin size537 km2 (207 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionMureșTiszaDanubeBlack Sea

Tributaries

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

  • Left: Ghemeș, Bozed
  • Right: Ghilbulcuț, Valea Mare (Șopteriu), Urmeniș, Ulieș, Sărături, Drăculea, Valea Lungă, Icland

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. 298.
  2. ^ a b c Atlasul cadastrului apelor din România. Partea 1 (in Romanian). Bucharest: Ministerul Mediului. 1992. pp. 145–146. OCLC 895459847. River code: IV.1.74
  3. ^ Lechinta / Comlod (jud. Bistrita Nasaud), e-calauza.ro