Cuieșd (river)

The Cuieșd (Hungarian: Mezőkövesdi-patak) is a right tributary of the river Mureș in Transylvania, Romania.[1][2] It discharges into the Mureș in Cristești.[3] Its length is 13 km (8.1 mi) and its basin size is 56 km2 (22 sq mi).[2] Its name originates from the Hungarian “kő” for “stone”, so its name means “Stony Creek”.

Cuieșd
Mezőkövesdi-patak
Cuieșd (river) is located in Romania
Cuieșd (river)
Location
CountryRomania
CountiesMureș County
VillagesCuieșd, Hărțău, Pănet
Physical characteristics
MouthMureș
  coordinates
46.5121°N 24.4726°E / 46.5121; 24.4726
Length13 km (8.1 mi)
Basin size56 km2 (22 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionMureșTiszaDanubeBlack Sea
Tributaries 
  rightBerghia

References

  1. "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. 287.
  2. Atlasul cadastrului apelor din România. Partea 1 (in Romanian). Bucharest: Ministerul Mediului. 1992. p. 143. OCLC 895459847. River code: IV.1.65
  3. Cuiesd (jud. Mures), e-calauza.ro


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