Bílovka
River in Moravian-Silesian, Czech Republic
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The Bílovka is a stream in the Czech Republic, a left tributary of the Oder River. It flows through the Moravian-Silesian Region. It is 23.7 km (14.7 mi) long.
| Bílovka | |
|---|---|
The Bílovka in Bílovec | |
 | |
| Location | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Region | Moravian-Silesian |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Skřipov, Nízký Jeseník |
| • coordinates | 49°47′33″N 17°54′28″E |
| • elevation | 498 m (1,634 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Oder |
• coordinates | 49°43′35″N 18°8′4″E |
• elevation | 223 m (732 ft) |
| Length | 23.7 km (14.7 mi) |
Basin size | 137.3 km2 (53.0 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 0.75 m3/s (26 cu ft/s) near estuary |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Oder→ Baltic Sea |
Etymology
The stream is named after the town of Bílovec.
Characteristic
The Bílovka originates in the territory of Skřipov in the Nízký Jeseník range at an elevation of 498 m (1,634 ft) and flows to Studénka, where it enters the Oder River at an elevation of 223 m (732 ft). It is 23.7 km (14.7 mi) long.[1] Its drainage basin has an area of 137.3 km2 (53.0 sq mi).[2]
The longest tributaries of the Bílovka are:[1]
| Tributary | Length (km) | Side |
|---|---|---|
| Sezina | 18.5 | left |
| Břízka | 5.7 | left |
Course
The stream flows through the municipal territories of Skřipov, Bílovec, Velké Albrechtice, Jistebník and Studénka.
Nature
The lower course of the stream flows through the Poodří Protected Landscape Area. The stream is mainly inhabited by Cyprinidae species of fish.[3]
Bridges
In 2006–2009, a bridge carrying the D1 motorway was built across the Bílovka, Jamník and Sezina watercourses at their confluence.[4]
