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.
| Velička | |
|---|---|
 The Velička in Lipov | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Regions | |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Strání, White Carpathians |
| • 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 |
Etymology
editThe river was named after the village of Velká nad Veličkou (formerly called just Velká).
Characteristic
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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
editThe 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
editThere are 31 bodies of water in the basin area. None of them exceed 0.4 ha (1 acre) in area.[1]
Nature
editThe 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
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edit- ^ a b "Základní charakteristiky toku Velička a jeho povodí" (in Czech). T. G. Masaryk Water Research Institute. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ "Průvodní list útvaru povrchových vod Plánu dílčího povodí Moravy 2016–2021: Velička od toku Hrubý potok po ústí do toku Morava" (PDF) (in Czech). Povodí Moravy, s.p. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ "Vodní toky". Evidence hlásných profilů (in Czech). Czech Hydrometeorological Institute. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ "Javorina" (in Czech). Nature Conservation Agency of the Czech Republic. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ "Jazevčí" (in Czech). Nature Conservation Agency of the Czech Republic. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
External links
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- River flow at Strážnice station – Flood Warning and Forecasting Service of the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute