The Jiul de Est ("Eastern Jiu", previously also known as Jiul Unguresc) is a headwater of the river Jiu in Romania.[1][2] Its source is in the Șureanu Mountains. At its confluence with the Jiul de Vest in Iscroni, the Jiu is formed.[3] Its length is 29 km (18 mi) and its basin size is 468 km² (181 sq mi).[2]

Jiul de Est Jiul Unguresc
Location
Country	Romania
Counties	Hunedoara County
Villages	Tirici, Cimpa, Petrila, Petroșani, Iscroni
Physical characteristics
Source	Șureanu Mountains
Mouth	Jiu
• location	Iscroni
• coordinates	45°22′07″N 23°22′04″E
• elevation	554 m (1,818 ft)
Length	29 km (18 mi)
Basin size	468 km2 (181 sq mi)
Basin features
Progression	Jiu→ Danube→ Black Sea

Jiul means "the Jiu" (with the definite article -l).

Tributaries

The following rivers are tributaries to the river Jiul de Est:[2]

• Left: Sterminos, Lolea, Câmpa, Jieț, Maleia, Staicu, Sălătruc
• Right: Bilele, Răscoala, Taia, Bănița

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