Iza (river)

The Iza is a left tributary of the river Tisa in northern Romania.[1][2] Its source is in the Rodna Mountains. It flows into the Tisa near the city Sighetu Marmației. It passes through the communes Săcel, Săliștea de Sus, Dragomirești, Bogdan Vodă, Șieu, Rozavlea, Strâmtura, Bârsana, Oncești, Vadu Izei, and Sighetu Marmației. Its drainage basin covers an area of 1,293 km2 (499 sq mi).[2][3]:23 Its length is 80 km (50 mi).[2][4]

Iza
Iza river at Strâmtura, Maramureș county
Location
CountryRomania
CountiesMaramureș
TownsSăliștea de Sus, Sighetu Marmației
Physical characteristics
SourceRodna Mountains
  elevation1,380 m (4,530 ft)
MouthTisa
  location
Sighetu Marmației
  coordinates
47°56′4″N 23°51′11″E
  elevation
268 m (879 ft)
Length80 km (50 mi)
Basin size1,293 km2 (499 sq mi)
Discharge 
  locationSighetu Marmației
  average16.3 m3/s (580 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionTiszaDanubeBlack Sea
Tributaries 
  leftBaicu, Mara

Tributaries

The following rivers are tributaries to the river Iza:[2]

References

  • Trasee turistice - județul Maramureș


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