Velička (river)
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| Velička | |
|---|---|
 The Velička in Lipov | |
 | |
| 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.
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]
