The Úpa (German: Aupa) is a river in the Czech Republic and a left tributary of the river Elbe. It originates in the Giant Mountains at an elevation of 1,422 metres. It enters the Elbe near Jaroměř. It is 78 kilometres (48 mi) long, and its basin area is about 510 square kilometres (200 sq mi), of which 490.3 square kilometres (189.3 sq mi) is in the Czech Republic.[1]
Úpa | |
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![]() The Úpa near Jaroměř | |
Location | |
Country | Czech Republic |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Giant Mountains |
Mouth | |
• location | Elbe |
• coordinates | 50°21′12″N 15°55′51″E |
Length | 78.14 km (48.55 mi) |
Basin size | 510 km2 (200 sq mi) |
Discharge | |
• average | 6.99 m3/s (247 cu ft/s) near estuary |
Basin features | |
Progression | Elbe→ North Sea |
It flows through Pec pod Sněžkou, Mladé Buky, Trutnov, Úpice or Česká Skalice.
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