Doftana (Prahova)

Doftana
Doftana (Prahova) is located in Romania
Doftana (Prahova)
Location
CountryRomania
CountiesPrahova County
Physical characteristics
SourceBaiu Mountains, Predeluș Pass
MouthPrahova
 • location
Downstream of Câmpina
 • coordinates
45°05′59″N 25°45′00″E / 45.0996°N 25.7499°E / 45.0996; 25.7499
Length51 km (32 mi)
Basin size410 km2 (160 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionPrahova→ Ialomița→ Danube→ Black Sea

The Doftana is a left tributary of the river Prahova in Romania.[1][2] It discharges into the Prahova in Bănești near Câmpina.[3] It flows through the villages Trăisteni, Teșila, Seciuri, Brebu Mânăstirei, Doftana and the city Câmpina. Its length is 51 km (32 mi) and its basin size is 410 km2 (160 sq mi).[2] The upper reach of the river, upstream of the confluence with the Urlățelu is also called Predeluș or Doftănița.

Tributaries

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

  • Left: Urlățelu, Neagra, Negraș, Mogoșoaia, Erniereasa, Vâlceaua Vlădișor, Păltinoasa, Valea Grecilor, Valea Rea, Purcaru
  • Right: Mușița, Glodeasa, Orjogoaia, Valea Seacă, Prislop, Florei, Secăria

References

  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. pp. 856–857.
  2. ^ a b c Atlasul cadastrului apelor din România. Partea 1 (in Romanian). Bucharest: Ministerul Mediului. 1992. pp. 351–352. OCLC 895459847. River code: XI.1.20.9
  3. ^ Doftana (jud. Prahova), e-calauza.ro


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