Șercaia (river)
The Șercaia is a left tributary of the river Olt in Romania.[1][2] It discharges into the Olt in Hălmeag.[3] Its length is 46 km (29 mi) and its basin size is 350 km2 (140 sq mi).[2] The upper reach of the river, upstream of the confluence with the Holbav is also known as Valea Poiana Mărului. The middle reach of the river, from the junction with the Holbav to the confluence with the Scurta (downstream of the village of Vad) is also known as the Șinca.
| Șercaia Valea Poiana Mărului, Șinca | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Romania |
| Counties | Brașov County |
| Villages | Poiana Mărului, Șinca Nouă, Șinca Veche, Șercaia |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | Olt |
• location | Hălmeag |
• coordinates | 45.8548°N 25.1384°E |
| Length | 46 km (29 mi) |
| Basin size | 350 km2 (140 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Olt→ Danube→ Black Sea |
Tributaries
The following rivers are tributaries to the river Șercaia (from source to mouth):[2]
References
- "Planul național de management. Sinteza planurilor de management la nivel de bazine/spații hidrografice, anexa 7.1" (PDF, 5.1 MB). Administrația Națională Apele Române. 2010. p. 674.
- Atlasul cadastrului apelor din România. Partea 1 (in Romanian). Bucharest: Ministerul Mediului. 1992. pp. 281–282. OCLC 895459847. River code: VIII.1.80
- Sercaia / Sinca / Valea Poiana Marului (jud. Brasov), e-calauza.ro
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