Lechința River (Mureș)

Lechința River
Komlód-patak, Comlod River
River
Countries Romania
Counties Bistrița-Năsăud, Mureș
Communes Milaș, Crăiești, Râciu, Șincai, Band, Iclănzel, Iernut
Source
 - elevation 440 m (1,444 ft)
Mouth Mureș
 - location Lechința
 - coordinates 46°28′25″N 24°12′41″E / 46.4736°N 24.2114°E / 46.4736; 24.2114Coordinates: 46°28′25″N 24°12′41″E / 46.4736°N 24.2114°E / 46.4736; 24.2114
Length 66 km (41 mi)
Basin 537 km2 (207 sq mi)
Progression Mureș→ Tisza→ Danube→ Black Sea

The Lechința River or Comlod River ( Hungarian: Komlód-patak ) is a right tributary of the river Mureș in Transylvania, Romania. It discharges into the Mureș near Iernut. Its Hungarian name is from the “komló” for hops, so its name means “Hops Creek”.

Tributaries

The following rivers are tributaries to the river Lechința:

References


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