Trkmanka
River in South Moravian, Czech Republic
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The Trkmanka is a river in the Czech Republic, a left tributary of the Thaya River. It flows through the South Moravian Region. It is 41.7 km (25.9 mi) long.
| Trkmanka | |
|---|---|
The Trkmanka in Velké Pavlovice | |
 | |
| Location | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Region | South Moravian |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Ždánice, Ždánice Forest |
| • coordinates | 49°5′9″N 17°0′28″E |
| • elevation | 249 m (817 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Thaya |
• coordinates | 48°48′51″N 16°50′1″E |
• elevation | 152 m (499 ft) |
| Length | 41.7 km (25.9 mi) |
| Basin size | 363.3 km2 (140.3 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 0.33 m3/s (12 cu ft/s) in Velké Pavlovice |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Thaya→ Morava→ Danube→ Black Sea |
Characteristic
The Trkmanka originates in the territory of Ždánice in the Ždánice Forest range at an elevation of 249 m (817 ft) and flows to Podivín, where it enters the Thaya River at an elevation of 152 m (499 ft). It is 41.7 km (25.9 mi) long. Its drainage basin has an area of 363.3 km2 (140.3 sq mi).[1] The average discharge at 11.2 river km in Velké Pavlovice is 0.33 m3/s (12 cu ft/s).[2]
The longest tributaries of the Trkmanka are:[3]
| Tributary | Length (km) | Side |
|---|---|---|
| Spálený potok | 19.0 | right |
| Lovčický potok | 10.1 | left |
| Trníček | 8.8 | right |
| Čejčský potok | 7.4 | left |
Course
Bodies of water
There are 89 bodies of water in the basin area. The largest of them are the fishponds Balaton and Jezero, both with an area of 4.5 ha (11 acres).[1]
