Ialomiţa River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ialomiţa River |
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| River | |
| Countries | Romania |
|---|---|
| Counties | Prahova County, Dâmboviţa County, Ilfov County, Ialomiţa County |
| Tributaries | |
| - left | Valea Şugărilor, Cocora, Lăptici, Scândurari, Blana, Nucet, Oboarele, Scropoasa, Orzea, Brânduşa, Gâlma, Ialomicioara, Ruşeţu, Leurda, Bizdidel, Slănic de Răzvad, Slănic de Gura Ocniţei, Pâscov, Crivăţ, Cricovul Dulce, Prahova, Sărata, Cotorca, Sărăţuica, Strachina |
| - right | Valea Doamnelor, Valea Sucheniţei Horoaba, Coteanu, Valea Văcăriei, Tătaru, Gâlgoiu, Mircea, Bolboci, Lucăcilă, Zănoaga, Valea Cabanierului, Brătei, Rătei, Raciu, Valea Doicii, Seciul cu Colţi, Voivodeni, Ţâţa, Ialomicioara, Vulcana, Glod, Ruda, Racoviţa, Snagov, Vlăsia, Comana |
| Villages | Pucheni, Moroeni, Lunca, Pietroşiţa, Fieni Pucioasa, Glodeni, Doiceşti Aninoasa Târgovişte, Urziceni, Manasia, Alexeni, Ion Roată Sfăntu Gheorghe, Balaciu de Sus]. Căzăneşti, Ciochina, Andrăşeşti, Perieţi, Slobozia Cosâmbeşti, Bucu, Sudiţi, Ţăndărei |
| Source | |
| - location | Bucegi Mountains |
| Mouth | Danube |
| - location | Hârşova |
| Length | 417 km (259 mi) |
| Official River Code | XI.1 |
The Ialomiţa River (Râul Ialomiţa in Romanian) is an important river in the southern part of Romania. It starts high up in the Bucegi Mountains of the Carpathians and flows all the way to the mighty Danube river.
The very top part of the river is sometimes known by other names, like Valea Obârşiei River or Obârşia Ialomiţei River.
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The Ialomiţa River's Journey
The Ialomiţa River is about 417 kilometers (or 259 miles) long. That's a pretty long journey across Romania!
Where the River Starts
The Ialomiţa River begins its flow in the beautiful Bucegi Mountains. These mountains are part of the larger Carpathian mountain range.
Where the River Ends
After traveling a long distance, the Ialomiţa River finally joins the Danube river. It meets the Danube near a place called Hârşova.
Cities Along the Ialomiţa
As the Ialomiţa River makes its way through Romania, it passes by several towns and cities. Some of the bigger cities it flows near include:
- Târgovişte
- Pucioasa
- Urziceni
- Slobozia
- Ţăndărei
These cities often use the river for different things, like water supply or just for enjoying the scenery.
Rivers That Join the Ialomiţa
Many smaller rivers and streams flow into the Ialomiţa River along its path. These are called tributaries. They add more water to the Ialomiţa, making it bigger as it flows. Some of its main tributaries are:
- Prahova River
- Bizdidel
- Cricovul Dulce
- Snagov River
- Ialomicioara
Lakes and Dams on the River
Sometimes, dams are built on rivers to create lakes. These lakes can be used for things like generating electricity or storing water. One notable lake on the Ialomiţa River is:
- Lake Scropoasa
This lake is a beautiful spot, often visited by people who enjoy nature.
See also
- In Spanish: Río Ialomița para niños
