| Otava | |
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Otava River near Vrcovice |
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| Origin | Šumava |
| Mouth | Vltava |
| Basin countries | Czech Republic |
| Length | 111.7 km |
| Avg. discharge | 26 ³/s near estuary |
| Basin area | 3826.8 km² |
The Otava is a river in South Bohemia, Czech Republic. It is 112 kilometres (70 mi) long and is a left tributary of the Vltava. The river flows through several towns, including Písek, Sušice and Strakonice. The river's name is of Celtic origin. It is a popular river for water sports. The local dialect of Prachens also uses the name "Wotāva".