The Cuieșd (Hungarian: Mezőkövesdi-patak) is a right tributary of the river Mureș in Transylvania, Romania.[1][2] It discharges into the Mureș in Cristești.[3] Its length is 13 km (8.1 mi) and its basin size is 56 km2 (22 sq mi).[2] Its name originates from the Hungarian “kő” for “stone”, so its name means “Stony Creek”.

Cuieșd
Mezőkövesdi-patak
Cuieșd (river) is located in Romania
Cuieșd (river)
Location
CountryRomania
CountiesMureș County
VillagesCuieșd, Hărțău, Pănet
Physical characteristics
MouthMureș
 • coordinates
46°30′44″N 24°28′21″E / 46.5121°N 24.4726°E / 46.5121; 24.4726
Length13 km (8.1 mi)
Basin size56 km2 (22 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionMureșTiszaDanubeBlack Sea
Tributaries 
 • rightBerghia

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. 287.
  2. ^ a b Atlasul cadastrului apelor din România. Partea 1 (in Romanian). Bucharest: Ministerul Mediului. 1992. p. 143. OCLC 895459847. River code: IV.1.65
  3. ^ Cuiesd (jud. Mures), e-calauza.ro