Zagyva
Today we are going to delve into the world of Zagyva, a topic that has been the subject of interest and debate in different areas over time. Zagyva has aroused the curiosity and fascination of many people due to its importance in today's society. Throughout history, Zagyva has played a fundamental role in different contexts, from politics and culture to science and technology. Throughout this article, we will explore the importance of Zagyva, as well as its impact on society at large. Additionally, we will look at how Zagyva has evolved over time and how it has influenced our lives in ways we may not have considered before. Get ready to enter the fascinating world of Zagyva!
| Zagyva | |
|---|---|
 The Zagyva near Szolnok | |
 | |
| Location | |
| Country | Hungary |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Nógrád County |
| Mouth | |
• location | Tisza in Szolnok |
• coordinates | 47°10′21″N 20°12′08″E / 47.1724°N 20.2023°E |
| Length | 179 km (111 mi) |
| Basin size | 5,677 km2 (2,192 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 9 m3/s (320 cu ft/s) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Tisza→ Danube→ Black Sea |
| Tributaries | |
| • right | Galga |
The Zagyva is a river in Hungary. This 179 km long river drains a basin of 5,677 km2. The source is near Salgótarján in Nógrád county. It flows through the towns of Bátonyterenye, Pásztó, Hatvan and Jászberény and flows into the Tisza at Szolnok. Average discharge at Szolnok is 9 m3/s. The Zagyva is the longest river in Hungary that has both its source and its confluence within the country's borders.
Etymology
The name comes from Slavic sadjati: to settle (sediments). *Sadzava: a river that carries many sediments, see i.e. Czech Sázava.[1]
In Hungarian, the name means 'muddled' (zagyvál(ni): 'to muddle').[2]
Tributaries
The following rivers are tributaries to the river Zagyva (from source to mouth):
References
- ^ Varsik, Branislav (1990). Slovanské (slovenské) názvy riek na Slovensku a ich prevzatie Maďarmi v 10.-12. storočí (in Slovak). Bratislava: Slovenská akadémia vied. p. 82. ISBN 80-224-0163-3.
- ^ "zagyvál", Wiktionary, 2021-10-28, retrieved 2022-09-22
