The Ghighiu is a right tributary of the river Sărata in Romania.[1] It discharges into the Sărata near Jilavele. It flows through the towns and villages Gura Vadului, Mizil, Baba Ana, Gradiștea and Boldești. Its length is 48 km (30 mi) and its basin size is 563 km2 (217 sq mi).[1]

Ghighiu
Ghighiu (Sărata) is located in Romania
Ghighiu (Sărata)
Location
CountryRomania
CountiesPrahova, Ialomița
Physical characteristics
MouthSărata
 • coordinates
44°49′44″N 26°34′01″E / 44.829°N 26.567°E / 44.829; 26.567
Length48 km (30 mi)
Basin size563 km2 (217 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionSărataIalomițaDanubeBlack Sea
Tributaries 
 • leftRâiosul, Dulban
 • rightTohăneanca, Bălana

References

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  1. ^ a b Atlasul cadastrului apelor din România. Partea 1 (in Romanian). Bucharest: Ministerul Mediului. 1992. pp. 356–357. OCLC 895459847. River code: XI.1.22.4