Jihlava (river)
| Jihlava | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Regions | |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Jihlávka, Křemešník Highlands |
| • coordinates | 49°15′53″N 15°16′46″E / 49.26472°N 15.27944°E |
| • elevation | 666 m (2,185 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Svratka |
• coordinates | 48°54′46″N 16°36′18″E / 48.91278°N 16.60500°E |
• elevation | 169 m (554 ft) |
| Length | 180.8 km (112.3 mi) |
Basin size | 2,996.5 km2 (1,157.0 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 12 m3/s (420 cu ft/s) near estuary |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Svratka→ Thaya→ Morava→ Danube→ Black Sea |
The Jihlava (Czech pronunciation: [ˈjɪɦlava]; German: Igel) is a river in the Czech Republic, a right tributary of the Svratka River. It flows through the Vysočina and South Moravian regions. It is 180.8 km (112.3 mi) long, making it the 8th longest river in the Czech Republic.
Etymology
The first written mention of Jihlava (written as Giglaue) is from 1226, when it was referred to when demarcating the boundaries of the properties of the Želiv monastery.[1] The origin of the name is often interpreted as coming from the German igel (i.e. 'hedgehog'), but a more likely origin is the Celtic word uig, meaning 'stream'.[2]
Characteristic
The Jihlava originates in the territory of Jihlávka in the Křemešník Highlands at an elevation of 666 m (2,185 ft) and flows to the Nové Mlýny reservoirs, where it enters the Svratka River in Ivaň at the elevation of 169 m (554 ft). It is 180.8 km (112.3 mi) long, making it the 8th longest river in the Czech Republic. Its drainage basin has an area of 2,996.5 km2 (1,157.0 sq mi).[3]
The longest tributaries of the Jihlava are:[4]
| Tributary | Length (km) | River km | Side |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oslava | 101.2 | 39.7 | left |
| Rokytná | 88.2 | 38.1 | right |
| Brtnice | 31.3 | 123.4 | right |
| Třešťský potok | 29.8 | 160.0 | right |
| Jihlávka | 25.7 | 142.6 | right |
| Stařečský potok | 19.3 | 97.9 | right |
| Smrčenský potok | 12.8 | 144.4 | left |
| Klapovský potok | 12.7 | 93.0 | left |
| Hraniční potok | 12.7 | 164.5 | left |
| Rohozná | 12.2 | 162.5 | left |
Course
The most notable settlements on the river are the city of Jihlava, named after the river, and the town of Třebíč. The river flows through the municipal territories of Jihlávka, Horní Ves, Horní Cerekev, Batelov, Dolní Cerekev, Kostelec, Dvorce, Rantířov, Jihlava, Malý Beranov, Luka nad Jihlavou, Bítovčice, Bransouze, Číchov, Přibyslavice, Třebíč, Vladislav, Kramolín, Mohelno, Biskoupky, Ivančice, Moravské Bránice, Nové Bránice, Dolní Kounice, Pravlov, Kupařovice, Medlov, Pohořelice, Přibice and Ivaň.
Bodies of water
There are 2,666 bodies of water in the basin area. The reservoirs Dalešice (463 ha (1,140 acres)) and Mohelno (75 ha (190 acres)) are constructed on the river and are the largest bodies of water in the basin area.[3] Several small fishponds are built on the upper course of the river.
Economy
The Dalešice Hydro Power Plant is built on the river between the Dalešice and Mohelno reservoirs.
The Jihlava is suitable for river tourism. Three of its sections are navigable.[5][6]
References
- ↑ "Jihlava" (in čeština). Archaia Brno. Retrieved 2023-09-11.
- ↑ Svoboda, Jiří (2011-09-08). "O původu názvů českých řek" (in čeština). Archived from the original on 2020-10-25. Retrieved 2019-07-12.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Základní charakteristiky toku Jihlava a jeho povodí" (in čeština). T. G. Masaryk Water Research Institute. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ↑ "Vodní toky". Evidence hlásných profilů (in čeština). Czech Hydrometeorological Institute. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
- ↑ "Řeka Jihlava – od Jihlávky až k Novým Mlýnům" (in čeština). CzechTourism. Retrieved 2023-09-11.
- ↑ "Jihlava – jedna z našich nejdelších řek" (in čeština). Pádler. 2017-11-09. Retrieved 2023-09-11.
External links
- River flow at Ivančice station – Flood Warning and Forecasting Service of the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute
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- CS1 čeština-language sources (cs)
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- Tributaries of the Thaya
- Rivers of the Vysočina Region
- Rivers of the South Moravian Region
- Rivers of the Czech Republic