Rakovnický potok
River in Central Bohemian, Czech Republic
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The Rakovnický potok is a stream in the Czech Republic, a left tributary of the Berounka River. It flows through the Central Bohemian Region. It is 48.5 km (30.1 mi) long.
| Rakovnický potok | |
|---|---|
The Rakovnický potok in Křivoklát | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Region | Central Bohemian |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Drahouš, Rakovník Uplands |
| • coordinates | 50°4′16″N 13°29′34″E |
| • elevation | 578 m (1,896 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Berounka |
• coordinates | 50°1′50″N 13°52′2″E |
• elevation | 240 m (790 ft) |
| Length | 48.5 km (30.1 mi) |
| Basin size | 367.9 km2 (142.0 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 0.86 m3/s (30 cu ft/s) near estuary |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Berounka→ Vltava→ Elbe→ North Sea |
Etymology
Characteristic
The Rakovnický potok originates in the territory of Drahouš in the Rakovník Uplands at an elevation of 578 m (1,896 ft) and flows to Křivoklát, where it enters the Berounka River at an elevation of 240 m (790 ft). It is 48.5 km (30.1 mi) long. Its drainage basin has an area of 367.9 km2 (142.0 sq mi).[2]
The longest tributaries of the Rakovnický potok are:[3]
| Tributary | Length (km) | Side |
|---|---|---|
| Lišanský potok | 19.2 | left |
| Kolešovický potok | 12.7 | left |
| Ryšava | 9.1 | left |
| Petrovický potok | 8.3 | right |
Course
Bodies of water
There are 224 bodies of water in the basin area. A system of fishponds is built on the upper course of the stream. The largest of them is Velký rybník with an area of 40.4 ha (100 acres).[2]
Nature
The lower couse of the stream flows through the Křivoklátsko Protected Landscape Area.
Common fish in the river include river trout, stone loach and European perch.[4]
