Tundzha

The Tundzha (Bulgarian: Тунджа, Turkish: Tunca, Greek: Τόνζος) is a river in Bulgaria and Turkey and the most significant tributary of the Maritsa, emptying into it on Turkish territory near Edirne.

Tundzha, Tunca
The Tunca River at Edirne, Turkey
Location
CountryBulgaria, Turkey
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationeast of Botev Peak, Stara Planina, Bulgaria
 • coordinates42°43′40″N 24°58′10″E
 • elevation1,940 m (6,360 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Maritsa at Edirne, Turkey
 • coordinates
41.6616°N 26.5622°E / 41.6616; 26.5622 (Tundzha River mouth)
Lengthca. 365 km (227 mi) (328.4 km (204.1 mi) in Bulgaria)[1]
Basin sizeca. 8,430 km2 (3,250 sq mi) (7,891 km2 (3,047 sq mi) in Bulgaria)[1]
Basin features
ProgressionMaritsa→ Aegean Sea

The river takes its source from the central parts of Stara Planina north of Kalofer, it then flows east and makes a sharp turn to the south before Yambol, in which direction it flows until it reaches the Maritsa. The Tundzha's length is about 365 km, of which 328 km on Bulgarian territory (including border). It has about 50 tributaries, the more important of which Mochuritsa, Popovska and Sinapovska.

Towns on the banks of the river include Kalofer, Yambol and Elhovo.

Honour

Tundzha Glacier on Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica is named after Tundzha River.

Galleries

Pictures of Tundzha River in Yambol:

  • Tundzha River near Kargona Quarter
  • The Bridge near Candy Factory
  • Tundzha River - between city stadium and city park
Tundzha River in Yambol, Bulgaria - The Bridge that connects former Mineral Public Bath and Hotel Tundzha with the City Park
Tundzha River in Yambol, Bulgaria - near the City Stadium and the City Park
  • The Bridge near Technical Highschool
  • Hotel Tundzha, Yambol
  • Tundzha River - flooding on Feb 18, 2010

Pictures of Tundzha River near Elhovo:

  • Near Elhovo City Park
  • Near Elhovo
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References
  1. Statistical Yearbook 2017, National Statistical Institute (Bulgaria), p. 17


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