Vigala (river)
Vigala is an 96.7 km (60.1 mi)-long river in Rapla County, Estonia. It is a tributary of the river Kasari. Its source is on the Keava bog. The basin area of Vigala is 1,577 km2.
| Vigala river | |
|---|---|
 Vigala river during summer. Vana-Vigala | |
| Location | |
| Country | Estonia |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Keava bog |
| Mouth | Kasari |
• coordinates | 58°44′25″N 24°04′29″E |
| Length | 97 km (60 mi) |
| Basin size | 1,577 km2 (609 sq mi) |
Biggest tributary rivers of Vigala are Velise and Rõue on the left and Kodila on the right side.
Konuvere stone bridge over the Vigala river was the longest stone bridge in Estonia (110 m) when it was opened in 1861.[1]
In the Vigala river, there occurs a rare natural phenomena – Ice Circle of Vana-Vigala.[2]
Gallery
Konuvere railway bridge
Konuvere stone bridge.jpg.webp)
Ice Circle in Vana-Vigala
Rapla stone bridge
References
- Memorial stone next to the bridge
- Heleri Kuris, Ats Nukki: Interaktiivne skeem: kuidas tekib Vana-Vigala jõe salapärane jääketas? Delfi, 11. jaanuar 2019
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