D?evnice

D?evnice
D?evnice
	The D?evnice in Zlin
Location
Country	Czech Republic
Region	Zlin
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Dr?kova , Vizovice Highlands
• elevation	568 m (1,864 ft)
Mouth
• location	Morava
• coordinates	49°12′12″N 17°30′41″E / 49.20333°N 17.51139°E
• elevation	177 m (581 ft)
Length	41.6 km (25.8 mi)
Basin size	435.2 km 2 (168.0 sq mi)
Discharge
• average	3.15 m 3 /s (111 cu ft/s) near estuary
Basin features
Progression	Morava → Danube → Black Sea

D?evnice is a river in the Czech Republic , a left tributary of the Morava River. It flows through the Zlin Region . It is 41.6 km (25.8 mi) long.

Etymology [ edit ]

The name of the river has its root in the Czech word d?evo (i.e. 'wood'). The name is derived from the wooden stakes and boards that were used to strengthen the banks of the river in populated areas as protection against floods. ^[1]

Characteristic [ edit ]

The D?evnice originates in the territory of Dr?kova in the Vizovice Highlands at the elevation of 568 m (1,864 ft) and flows to Otrokovice , where it enters the Morava River at the elevation of 177 m (581 ft). It is 41.6 km (25.8 mi) long. Its drainage basin has an area of 435.2 km ² (168.0 sq mi). ^[2]

The longest tributaries of the D?evnice are:

Tributary	Length (km)	River km	Side
Lutoninka	15.6	22.0	left
Fry?tacky potok	14.2	13.9	right

Settlements [ edit ]

The most notable settlement on the river is the city of Zlin . The river flows through the municipal territories of Dr?kova , Ka?ava , Hrobice , Trnava , B?ezova , Slu?ovice , Lipa , ?elechovice nad D?evnici , Zlin and Otrokovice .

Bodies of water [ edit ]

There are 142 bodies of water in the basin area. The Slu?ovice Reservoir is constructed on the river and is the largest body of water in the drainage basin with an area of 75 ha (190 acres). ^[2]

Fauna [ edit ]

Naturally occurring fish in the river include river trout , common barbel , grayling and common nase . ^[3]

References [ edit ]

^ "O ?ece D?evnici" (in Czech). Turistika.cz . Retrieved 2023-11-23 .
^ ^a ^b "Zakladni charakteristiky toku D?evnice a jeho povodi" (in Czech). T. G. Masaryk Water Research Institute . Retrieved 2023-11-23 .
^ Pohludka, Dominik (2023-10-14). "Zlin podpo?i vysadbu ryb v D?evnici. Rybam se neda?i rozmno?ovat p?irozen?" (in Czech). Denik.cz . Retrieved 2023-11-23 .

External links [ edit ]

River flow at Zlin station ? Flood Warning and Forecasting Service of the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute

[1] "O ?ece D?evnici" (in Czech). Turistika.cz . Retrieved 2023-11-23 .

[dibavod-2] "Zakladni charakteristiky toku D?evnice a jeho povodi" (in Czech). T. G. Masaryk Water Research Institute . Retrieved 2023-11-23 .

[3] Pohludka, Dominik (2023-10-14). "Zlin podpo?i vysadbu ryb v D?evnici. Rybam se neda?i rozmno?ovat p?irozen?" (in Czech). Denik.cz . Retrieved 2023-11-23 .

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