The Střela is a river in the Czech Republic, a left tributary of the Berounka River. It flows through the Karlovy Vary and Central Bohemian regions. It is 101.6 km (63.1 mi) long, making it the 22nd longest river in the Czech Republic.
| Střela | |
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.jpg) The Střela in Žlutice | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Regions | |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Toužim, Teplá Highlands |
| • elevation | 674 m (2,211 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Berounka |
• coordinates | 49°54′52″N 13°31′47″E / 49.91444°N 13.52972°E |
• elevation | 269 m (883 ft) |
| Length | 101.6 km (63.1 mi) |
| Basin size | 921.9 km2 (355.9 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 3.20 m3/s (113 cu ft/s) near estuary |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Berounka→ Vltava→ Elbe→ North Sea |
Etymology
editThe name literally means 'missile' and refers to its fast stream.[1] The river was also once called Lososnice (derived from losos, i.e. 'salmon').[2]
Characteristic
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The Střela originates in the territory of Toužim in the Teplá Highlands at an elevation of 674 m (2,211 ft) and flows to Liblín, where it enters the Berounka River at an elevation of 269 m (883 ft). It is 101.6 km (63.1 mi) long, making it the 22nd longest river in the Czech Republic. Its drainage basin has an area of 921.9 km2 (355.9 sq mi).[3]
The tributaries of the Střela do not include any significant rivers, only smaller streams. The longest tributaries of the Střela are:[4]
| Tributary | Length (km) | River km | Side |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manětínský potok | 22.5 | 29.6 | right |
| Kralovický potok | 21.8 | 1.2 | left |
| Velká Trasovka | 20.7 | 59.4 | left |
| Ratibořský potok | 17.0 | 69.7 | left |
| Mladotický potok | 16.2 | 23.5 | left |
Settlements
editThere are no significant settlements on the Střela. The most populated settlement is the town of Toužim, where the river originates. The river further flows through the municipal territories of Útvina, Bochov, Štědrá, Žlutice, Chyše, Manětín, Štichovice, Mladotice, Pláně, Plasy, Obora, Koryta, Dolní Hradiště, Kozojedy and Liblín.
Bodies of water
editThere are 96 bodies of water larger than 1 ha in the basin area. The largest body of water is the Žlutice Reservoir with an area of 142 ha (350 acres), built directly on the Střela. On the upper course of the river is a system of fishponds.[3]
Tourism
editThe Střela is suitable for river tourism only after heavy rains, melting snow or when water is released from the Žlutice Reservoir.[5]
References
edit- ^ Loucká, Pavla (1997-09-05). "Řeky si pojmenovali nejdřív" (in Czech). Vesmír. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
- ^ Šmilauer, Vladimír. "O původu názvů českých řek". Naše řeč (in Czech). Institute of the Czech Language. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
- ^ a b "Základní charakteristiky toku Střela a jeho povodí" (in Czech). T. G. Masaryk Water Research Institute. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
- ^ "Vodní toky". Evidence hlásných profilů (in Czech). Czech Hydrometeorological Institute. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ^ "Řeka Střela pod Žlutickou přehradou" (in Czech). CzechTourism. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
External links
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- River flow at Plasy station – Flood Warning and Forecasting Service of the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute