Užava Explained

Užava
Source1 Coordinates:56.8789°N 21.6619°W
Source1 Elevation:46m (151feet)
Mouth Location:Baltic Sea
Mouth Coordinates:57.2469°N 21.4131°W
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:Latvia
Length:67km (42miles)
Discharge1 Avg:0.17m3/s
Basin Size:601km2
Pushpin Map:Latvia
Pushpin Map Alt:Relief Map of Latvia

Užava [1] (also Dižupe, Zirgmežupe; upstream known as Mazkaiba river, Mālupe; middle stream name Bumbuļupe) [2] is river in Latvia in Kuldīgas, Alsungas and Ventspils counties. It empties into the Baltic Sea.

Geography

Užava begins between and in Gudenieki Parish. It flows along the Piemare and Ventava plains in a north-eastern direction.Most of the flow, except for the section between Tērande and Sise, is regulated and river bed is straightened. As a result of land development and drainage, polder was built along the river. River discharges into the Baltic sea below the village of Užava.

Tributaries

Left bank tributaries:
Right bank tributaries:

See also

Notes and References

  1. Užava
  2. http://vietvardi.lgia.gov.lv/vv/to_www_obj.objekts?p_id=97939&p_back=0** LGIA place name database