Loknya (river) explained

Loknya
Source1 Location:Lake Loknovo
Mouth:Lovat
Mouth Coordinates:56.8883°N 30.6164°W
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:Russia
Length:1190NaN0
Basin Size:2190km2

The Loknya (Russian: Локня) is a river in Loknyansky and Bezhanitsky Districts of Pskov Oblast in Russia. It is a left tributary of the Lovat. It is 119km (74miles) long, and the area of its basin 2190km2.[1]

The name of the settlement of Loknya, and, consequently, of Loknyansky District originated from the name of the river.

The source of the Loknya is Lake Loknovo in the southwestern part of Loknyansky District. The river flows to the northeast, and a stretch of it is located at the border between Bezhanitsky and Loknyansky Districts. To the north of the work settlement of Loknya it turns southeast, and further downstream turns northeast again. The mouth of the Loknya is located downstream of the village of Zezyuli.

The drainage basin of the Loknya comprises the western part of Loknyansky District and some areas in Bezhanitsky District.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: http://textual.ru/gvr/index.php?card=152207. ru:Река Локня. State Water Register of Russia. Russian. 19 September 2012.