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Smutná

Coordinates: 49°17′22″N 14°28′8″E / 49.28944°N 14.46889°E / 49.28944; 14.46889
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Smutná
The Smutná in Rataje
Map
Location
CountryCzech Republic
RegionSouth Bohemian
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationJistebnice, Vlašim Uplands
 • elevation620 m (2,030 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Lužnice
 • coordinates
49°17′22″N 14°28′8″E / 49.28944°N 14.46889°E / 49.28944; 14.46889
 • elevation
356 m (1,168 ft)
Length47.8 km (29.7 mi)
Basin size247.0 km2 (95.4 sq mi)
Discharge 
 • average1.2 m3/s (42 cu ft/s) near estuary
Basin features
ProgressionLužniceVltavaElbeNorth Sea

The Smutná is a river in the Czech Republic, a right tributary of the Lužnice River. It flows through the South Bohemian Region. It is 47.8 km (29.7 mi) long.

Etymology

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The name Smutná (literally 'sad' in Czech) refers to the calm character of the river flow.[1]

Characteristic

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Confluence of the Smutná (right) and Lužnice

The Smutná originates in the territory of Jistebnice in the Vlašim Uplands at an elevation of 620 m (2,030 ft) and flows to Bechyně, where it enters the Lužnice River at an elevation of 356 m (1,168 ft). It is 47.8 km (29.7 mi) long. Its drainage basin has an area of 247.0 km2 (95.4 sq mi).[2]

The longest tributaries of the Smutná are:[3]

Tributary Length (km) Side
Milevský potok 20.6 right
Nadějkovský potok 8.6 right
Dobřemilický potok 6.7 right

Course

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The river flows through the municipal territories of Jistebnice, Nadějkov, Vlksice, Božetice, Sepekov, Opařany, Zběšičky, Bernartice, Stádlec, Rataje, Haškovcova Lhota, Radětice and Bechyně.

Bodies of water

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There are 507 bodies of water in the basin area. A system of fishponds in built on the upper course of the river. The largest of them and the largest body of water in the entire basin area is Velká Kaplice with an area of 22.9 ha (57 acres). The fishpond Chobot with an area of 19.2 ha (47 acres) is built on the middle course of the river.[2]

Tourism

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The Smutná is suitable for river tourism. About 24 km (15 mi) of the river is navigable. The river is navigable mostly in spring or after rains, but thanks to the system of fishponds, the water level in it drops only slowly after the rains.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Šmilauer, Vladimír. "O původu názvů českých řek". Naše řeč (in Czech). Institute of the Czech Language. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  2. ^ a b "Základní charakteristiky toku Smutná a jeho povodí" (in Czech). T. G. Masaryk Water Research Institute. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  3. ^ "Vodní toky". Evidence hlásných profilů (in Czech). Czech Hydrometeorological Institute. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  4. ^ "Smutná – říčka pro optimisty" (in Czech). Pádler. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
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