Morávka (river)

Morávka (Polish: Morawka) is a river in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It flows through the historical region of Cieszyn Silesia.

Morávka
Morávka River near Raškovice
Location
CountryCzech Republic
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationMoravian-Silesian Beskids, Cieszyn Silesia
  elevation880 m (2,890 ft)
Mouth 
  location
Ostravice River
  coordinates
49°40′18″N 18°21′25″E
Length29.6 km (18.4 mi)
Basin size149.3 km2 (57.6 sq mi)
Discharge 
  average3.73 m3/s (132 cu ft/s) near estuary
Basin features
ProgressionOstraviceOderBaltic Sea

It originates on the slope of Sulov mountain in the Moravian-Silesian Beskids in the elevation of 880 m, near the border with Slovakia. It then flows in northwestward direction through the sparsely populated area. Some 10 km from the source the Morávka Dam was built in 1960–1966. Lower course of the river is unique due to its natural character and as such it is protected. Morávka enters to the Ostravice River from the right side in Frýdek.

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