The Výrovka (also called Vavřinecký potok upstream) is a river in the Czech Republic, a left tributary of the Elbe River. It flows through the Central Bohemian Region. It is 61.9 km (38.5 mi) long.
| Výrovka | |
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_G._RekaVyrovka.jpg) The Výrovka in Třebovle-Miškovice | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Region | Central Bohemian |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Uhlířské Janovice, Upper Sázava Hills |
| • elevation | 493 m (1,617 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Elbe |
• coordinates | 50°10′5″N 14°58′59″E / 50.16806°N 14.98306°E |
• elevation | 181 m (594 ft) |
| Length | 61.9 km (38.5 mi) |
| Basin size | 542.5 km2 (209.5 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 1.94 m3/s (69 cu ft/s) near estuary |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Elbe→ North Sea |
Characteristic
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The Výrovka originates in the territory of Uhlířské Janovice in the Upper Sázava Hills at an elevation of 493 m (1,617 ft) and flows to Kostomlátky, where it enters the Elbe River at an elevation of 181 m (594 ft). It is 61.9 km (38.5 mi) long. Its drainage basin has an area of 542.5 km2 (209.5 sq mi).[1] The average discharge at its mouth is 1.94 m3/s.[2]
The longest tributaries of the Výrovka are:[3]
| Tributary | Length (km) | River km | Side |
|---|---|---|---|
| Šembera | 28.2 | 3.4 | left |
| Bečvárka | 21.7 | 23.2 | right |
| Blinka | 12.2 | 21.6 | right |
| Káča | 12.0 | 5.1 | right |
Settlements
editThe most populated settlement on the river is the town of Uhlířské Janovice, where the river originates. The river also briefly crosses the territory of Nymburk. The river further flows through the municipal territories of Uhlířské Janovice, Vavřinec, Zásmuky, Církvice, Barchovice, Toušice, Kouřim, Klášterní Skalice, Třebovle, Zalešany, Žabonosy, Plaňany, Vrbčany, Radim, Chotutice, Dobřichov, Ratenice, Vrbová Lhota, Písková Lhota, Kostelní Lhota, Hořátev, Zvěřínek, Písty, Nymburk and Kostomlátky.
Bodies of water
editThere are 441 bodies of water in the basin area. The largest of them is the fishpond Vavřinecký with an area of 78 ha (190 acres), built directly on the river.[1] A system of several small fishpond is located on the upper course of the river near the spring.
Tourism
editThe upper course of the Výrovka is suitable for river tourism, but it is navigable only when water is released from Vavřinecký Pond.[4]
See also
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edit- ^ a b "Základní charakteristiky toku Výrovka a jeho povodí" (in Czech). T. G. Masaryk Water Research Institute. Retrieved 2024-09-24.
- ^ "Povodňový plán obce Kostelní Lhota: Hydrologické údaje". Elektronický digitální povodňový portál (in Czech). Retrieved 2024-09-24.
- ^ "Vodní toky". Evidence hlásných profilů (in Czech). Czech Hydrometeorological Institute. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ "Vavřinecký potok – horní část potoka Výrovky" (in Czech). Pádler. Retrieved 2024-09-24.
External links
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- River flow at Plaňany station – Flood Warning and Forecasting Service of the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute