Velička (river)
| Velička | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Regions | |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Strání, White Carpathians |
| • coordinates | 48°51′28″N 17°40′20″E / 48.85778°N 17.67222°E |
| • elevation | 921 m (3,022 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Morava |
• coordinates | 48°54′30″N 17°16′12″E / 48.90833°N 17.27000°E |
• elevation | 161 m (528 ft) |
| Length | 40.2 km (25.0 mi) |
Basin size | 184.7 km2 (71.3 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 0.98 m3/s (35 cu ft/s) near estuary |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Morava→ Danube→ Black Sea |
The Velička is a river in the Czech Republic, a left tributary of the Morava River. It flows through the South Moravian and Zlín regions. It is 40.2 km (25.0 mi) long.
Etymology
The river was named after the village of Velká nad Veličkou (formerly called just Velká).
Characteristic
The Velička originates in the territory of Strání in the White Carpathians mountain range on the slope of the Velká Javořina Mountain at an elevation of 921 m (3,022 ft) and flows to Vracov, where it enters the Morava River at an elevation of 161 m (528 ft). It is 40.2 km (25.0 mi) long. Its drainage basin has an area of 184.7 km2 (71.3 sq mi).[1] The average discharge at its mouth is 0.98 m3/s (35 cu ft/s).[2]
The longest tributaries of the Velička are:[3]
| Tributary | Length (km) | River km | Side |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kozojídka | 9.3 | 8.4 | right |
| Kuželovský potok | 9.0 | 12.6 | left |
| Trávníkový potok | 8.7 | 7.1 | left |
| Kazivec | 8.3 | 31.4 | right |
Course
The river flows through the municipal territories of Strání, Nová Lhota, Suchov, Javorník, Velká nad Veličkou, Louka, Lipov, Tasov, Hroznová Lhota, Kněždub, Vnorovy, Strážnice and Vracov.
Bodies of water
There are 31 bodies of water in the basin area. None of them exceed 0.4 ha (1 acre) in area.[1]
Nature
The upper course of the Velička flows through the Bílé Karpaty Protected Landscape Area. In addition, the spring is located in the specially protected area of Javorina National Nature Reserve.[4] Between Suchov and Javorník, the river flows through the Jazevčí National Nature Reserve.[5]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Základní charakteristiky toku Velička a jeho povodí" (in čeština). T. G. Masaryk Water Research Institute. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ↑ "Průvodní list útvaru povrchových vod Plánu dílčího povodí Moravy 2016–2021: Velička od toku Hrubý potok po ústí do toku Morava" (PDF) (in čeština). Povodí Moravy, s.p. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ↑ "Vodní toky". Evidence hlásných profilů (in čeština). Czech Hydrometeorological Institute. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ↑ "Javorina" (in čeština). Nature Conservation Agency of the Czech Republic. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ↑ "Jazevčí" (in čeština). Nature Conservation Agency of the Czech Republic. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
External links
- River flow at Strážnice station – Flood Warning and Forecasting Service of the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute
- Pages using gadget WikiMiniAtlas
- CS1 čeština-language sources (cs)
- Coordinates not on Wikidata
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- Tributaries of the Morava
- Rivers of the South Moravian Region
- Rivers of the Zlín Region
- Rivers of the Czech Republic