Azuga (river)

Azuga
The Azuga upstream of the town of Azuga
Azuga (river) is located in Romania
Azuga (river)
Location
CountryRomania
CountiesBrașov, Prahova
Physical characteristics
SourceBaiu Mountains
 • coordinates45°29′49″N 25°41′32″E / 45.49694°N 25.69222°E / 45.49694; 25.69222
MouthPrahova
 • location
Azuga
 • coordinates
45°26′30″N 25°33′03″E / 45.44167°N 25.55083°E / 45.44167; 25.55083
 • elevation
926 m (3,038 ft)
Length23 km (14 mi)
Basin size88 km2 (34 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionPrahova→ Ialomița→ Danube→ Black Sea

The Azuga is a left tributary of the river Prahova in Romania.[1] It discharges into the Prahova in the town Azuga.[2] Its length is 23 km (14 mi) and its basin size is 88 km2 (34 sq mi).[1]

Tributaries

The following rivers are tributaries to the river Azuga (from source to mouth):

  • Left: Pârâul Roșu, Retevoi, Valea Lacului Roșu, Valea Turcului, Ștevia, Valea Roșie, Unghia Mică, Unghia Mare, Ceaușoaia, Cazacu, Urechea, Sita
  • Right: Limbășel, Glodu, Valea Pichetului, Cășăria

References

  1. ^ a b Atlasul cadastrului apelor din România. Partea 1 (in Romanian). Bucharest: Ministerul Mediului. 1992. p. 350. OCLC 895459847. River code: XI.1.20.1
  2. ^ Azuga (jud. Prahova), e-calauza.ro


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