Smutná
| Smutná | |
|---|---|
 The Smutná in Rataje | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Region | South Bohemian |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Jistebnice, Vlašim Uplands |
| • elevation | 620 m (2,030 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Lužnice |
• coordinates | 49°17′22″N 14°28′8″E / 49.28944°N 14.46889°E |
• elevation | 356 m (1,168 ft) |
| Length | 47.8 km (29.7 mi) |
| Basin size | 247.0 km2 (95.4 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 1.2 m3/s (42 cu ft/s) near estuary |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Lužnice→ Vltava→ Elbe→ North Sea |
The Smutná is a river in the Czech Republic, a right tributary of the Lužnice River. It flows through the South Bohemian Region. It is 47.8 km (29.7 mi) long.
Etymology
The name Smutná (literally 'sad' in Czech) refers to the calm character of the river flow.[1]
Characteristic
The Smutná originates in the territory of Jistebnice in the Vlašim Uplands at an elevation of 620 m (2,030 ft) and flows to Bechyně, where it enters the Lužnice River at an elevation of 356 m (1,168 ft). It is 47.8 km (29.7 mi) long. Its drainage basin has an area of 247.0 km2 (95.4 sq mi).[2]
The longest tributaries of the Smutná are:[3]
| Tributary | Length (km) | Side |
|---|---|---|
| Milevský potok | 20.6 | right |
| Nadějkovský potok | 8.6 | right |
| Dobřemilický potok | 6.7 | right |
Course
The river flows through the municipal territories of Jistebnice, Nadějkov, Vlksice, Božetice, Sepekov, Opařany, Zběšičky, Bernartice, Stádlec, Rataje, Haškovcova Lhota, Radětice and Bechyně.
Bodies of water
There are 507 bodies of water in the basin area. A system of fishponds in built on the upper course of the river. The largest of them and the largest body of water in the entire basin area is Velká Kaplice with an area of 22.9 ha (57 acres). The fishpond Chobot with an area of 19.2 ha (47 acres) is built on the middle course of the river.[2]
Tourism
The Smutná is suitable for river tourism. About 24 km (15 mi) of the river is navigable. The river is navigable mostly in spring or after rains, but thanks to the system of fishponds, the water level in it drops only slowly after the rains.[4]
See also
References
- ^ Šmilauer, Vladimír. "O původu názvů českých řek". Naše řeč (in Czech). Institute of the Czech Language. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ a b "Základní charakteristiky toku Smutná a jeho povodí" (in Czech). T. G. Masaryk Water Research Institute. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ "Vodní toky". Evidence hlásných profilů (in Czech). Czech Hydrometeorological Institute. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ "Smutná – říčka pro optimisty" (in Czech). Pádler. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
External links
- River flow at Rataje station – Flood Warning and Forecasting Service of the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute
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