Râul Mare (Cugir)

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Râul Mare
Canciu
Râul Mare (Cugir) is located in Romania
Râul Mare (Cugir)
Location
CountryRomania
CountiesAlba County
Physical characteristics
MouthCugir
 • location
Cugir
 • coordinates
45°49′29″N 23°22′35″E / 45.8246°N 23.3763°E / 45.8246; 23.3763
Length48 km (30 mi)
Basin size211 km2 (81 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionCugirMureșTiszaDanubeBlack Sea

The Râul Mare (in its upper course also: Canciu) is the right headwater of the river Cugir in Romania.[1][2] At its confluence with the Râul Mic in the town Cugir, the river Cugir is formed.[3] Its length is 48 km (30 mi) and its basin size is 211 km2 (81 sq mi).[2]

Tributaries[edit]

The following rivers are tributaries to the Râul Mare (from source to mouth):

  • Left: Zănoaga, Boșorog, Preluca, Moliviș, Chicera, Răchita, Brustura
  • Right: Prisaca, Păltinei, Izvorul Căldării, Tomnatecu

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Planul național de management. Sinteza planurilor de management la nivel de bazine/spații hidrografice, anexa 7.1" (PDF, 5.1 MB). Administrația Națională Apele Române. 2010. pp. 404–406.
  2. ^ a b Atlasul cadastrului apelor din România. Partea 1 (in Romanian). Bucharest: Ministerul Mediului. 1992. p. 175. OCLC 895459847. River code: IV.1.108
  3. ^ Cugir / Raul Mare-Cugir (jud. Alba), e-calauza.ro