The Molchad (Belarusian: Моўчадзь; Russian: Молчадь) is a river in Belarus, a left tributary of the Neman. The 98 km (61 mi) long river originates in Baranavichy District, Brest Region. It then flows north through Dzyatlava District in Grodno Region, passing through the localities of Molchad and Hiezhaly.
| Molchad | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Belarus |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | Neman |
• coordinates | 53°38′12″N 25°19′08″E / 53.6367°N 25.3190°E |
| Length | 98 km (61 mi) |
| Basin size | 1,440 km2 (560 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Neman→ Baltic Sea |
For a long time, the Molchad formed the border between Navahrudak and Slonim powiats in Nowogródek Voivodeship.
References
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- Ресурсы поверхностных вод СССР. Описание рек и озёр и расчёты основных характеристик их режима. Т. 5. Белоруссия и Верхнее Поднепровье. Ч. 1—2. — Л., 1971
- Природа Белоруссии: Попул. энцикл./ БелСЭ; Редкол.: И.П. Шамякин (гл.ред.) и др. — Мн.: БелСЭ, 1986. — 599 с., 40 л. ил.