The Ikva (Ukrainian: Іква) is a river in Ukraine and a right tributary of the Styr River that flows through Lviv Oblast, Ternopil Oblast and Rivne Oblast in the Volhynian Upland.[1]

Ikva
Ikva near Dubno
Native nameІква (Ukrainian)
Location
CountryUkraine
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationChernytsia,[1] Zolochiv Raion, Ukraine
 • coordinates49°57′56″N 25°13′45″E / 49.96556°N 25.22917°E / 49.96556; 25.22917
MouthStyr River
 • coordinates
50°33′51″N 25°23′42″E / 50.5641°N 25.3950°E / 50.5641; 25.3950
Length155 kilometres (96 mi)
Basin size2,250 square kilometres (869 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionStyrPripyatDnieperDnieper–Bug estuaryBlack Sea

It is 155 kilometres (96 mi) long and its basin area is 2,250 square kilometres (869 sq mi).[1] The river has at least one water reservoir near Mlyniv. Among its main tributaries is the Tartatska (right).[1] The city of Dubno is located on the Ikva.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e Zabokrytska, M. Ikva (І́КВА). Encyclopedia of Modern Ukraine.