The Turcu (also: Moieciu, in its upper course also: Bângăleasa or Grohotișul) is a right tributary of the river Bârsa in Romania.[1][2] It discharges into the Bârsa in Tohanu Vechi near Zărnești.[3] Its source is in the Bucegi Mountains. Its length is 30 km (19 mi) and its basin size is 201 km2 (78 sq mi).[2]
| Turcu Moieciu | |
|---|---|
  | |
| Location | |
| Country | Romania |
| Counties | Brașov County |
| Villages | Moieciu de Sus, Moieciu de Jos, Bran, Tohanu Nou |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Bucegi Mountains |
| Mouth | Bârsa |
• location | Downstream of Zărnești |
• coordinates | 45°34′41″N 25°23′30″E / 45.5781°N 25.3916°E |
| Length | 30 km (19 mi) |
| Basin size | 201 km2 (78 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Bârsa→ Olt→ Danube→ Black Sea |
Tributaries
editThe following rivers are tributaries to the river Turcu (from source to mouth):[2]
- Left: Stăncioiu, Grădiștea, Sbârcioara, Tohănița
- Right: Valea Lungă, Jungulești, Șimon, Poarta
References
edit- ^ "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. 659.
- ^ a b c Atlasul cadastrului apelor din România. Partea 1 (in Romanian). Bucharest: Ministerul Mediului. 1992. p. 273. OCLC 895459847. River code: VIII.1.50.4
- ^ Turcul / Valea Turcului (jud. Brasov), e-calauza.ro
