Bílovka

Bílovka
The Bílovka in Bílovec
Map
Location
CountryCzech Republic
RegionMoravian-Silesian
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationSkřipov, Nízký Jeseník
 • elevation658 m (2,159 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Oder
 • coordinates
49°43′35″N 18°8′4″E / 49.72639°N 18.13444°E / 49.72639; 18.13444
 • elevation
223 m (732 ft)
Length23.7 km (14.7 mi)
Basin size137.3 km2 (53.0 sq mi)
Discharge 
 • average0.75 m3/s (26 cu ft/s) near estuary
Basin features
ProgressionOder→ Baltic Sea

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.

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]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Vodní toky". Evidence hlásných profilů (in Czech). Czech Hydrometeorological Institute. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  2. ^ "I.2.1a – Útvary povrchových vod kategorie "řeka"" (PDF). Charakteristiky dílčího povodí Horní Odry (in Czech). Povodí Odry, s.p. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  3. ^ "Bílovka". Atlas vodních toků povodí Odry (in Czech). Povodí Odry, s.p. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  4. ^ "Dálnice D1". ceskedalnice.cz. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
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