Tõrvajõgi Explained

Tõrvajõgi
Subdivision Type1:Country
Length:16.1km (10miles)
Basin Size:43.7km2

The Tõrvajõgi is a river in Ida-Viru County, Estonia. The river is 16.1 km long, and its basin size is 43.7 km2. It discharges into the Narva River.[1] Tõrvajõgi Falls is located on the river.

The name Tõrvajõgi means 'tar river' (from Estonian tõrv 'tar'), referring to the dark color of the water.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Keskkonnaregister 4.7.1.7 . register.keskkonnainfo.ee . 27 May 2020 . et.
  2. Web site: Tõrvajõe . Dictionary of Estonian Place Names . Eesti Keele Instituut . February 10, 2023 . Tallinn.

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