Vișeu

The Vișeu (Hungarian: Visó) in northern Romania is a left tributary of the river Tisa.[1][2] Its source is in the Rodna Mountains. It passes through the following villages, communes and cities: Borșa (city), Moisei (commune), Vișeu de Sus (city), Vișeu de Jos (commune), Leordina (commune), Petrova (commune), Bistra (village), Valea Vișeului (village). In Valea Vișeului village, the river flows into Tisa river. Its length is 82 km (51 mi).[3][2] Its drainage basin covers an area of 1,581 km2 (610 sq mi).[4]:23[2]

Vișeu
Location
CountryRomania
CountiesMaramureș
TownsBorșa, Vișeu de Sus
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationRodna Mountains, Prislop Pass
  elevation1,409 m (4,623 ft)
MouthTisa
  location
Valea Vișeului
  coordinates
47°54′46″N 24°8′44″E
  elevation
330 m (1,080 ft)
Length82 km (51 mi)
Basin size1,581 km2 (610 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionTiszaDanubeBlack Sea
Tributaries 
  rightVaser, Ruscova

Tributaries

The following rivers are tributaries to the river Vișeu (from source to mouth):[2]

Left: Fântâna, Negoescu, Repedea, Pârâul Pietros, Izvorul Dragoș, Izvorul Negru, Drăguiasa, Bocicoel, Spânu, Mârza, Plăiuț

Right: Cercănel, Cisla, Vaser, Valea Vinului, Valea Morii, Ruscova, Frumușeaua, Bistra, Runcu Mare

References

  • Trasee turistice - județul Maramureș

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