Ilfov (river)

The Ilfov (not to be confused with the Ilfovăț) is a left tributary of the river Dâmbovița in Romania.[1][2] The river has given its name to Ilfov County. Its source is in the hills west of Târgoviște. It flows through the villages Udrești, Bungetu, Ilfoveni, Mircea Vodă, Heleșteu, Răcari and Bâldana. It discharges into the Dâmbovița near Bâcu.[3] Its length is 96 km (60 mi) and its basin size is 203 km2 (78 sq mi).[2]

Ilfov
Ilfov (river) is located in Romania
Ilfov (river)
Location
CountryRomania
CountiesDâmbovița, Ilfov
Physical characteristics
MouthDâmbovița
  coordinates
44.4812°N 25.9136°E / 44.4812; 25.9136
Length96 km (60 mi)
Basin size203 km2 (78 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionDâmbovițaArgeșDanubeBlack Sea
Tributaries 
  rightMierea

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. pp. 777–778.
  2. Atlasul cadastrului apelor din România. Partea 1 (in Romanian). Bucharest: Ministerul Mediului. 1992. p. 339. OCLC 895459847. River code: X.1.25.16
  3. Ilfov (jud. Dambovita), e-calauza.ro


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