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of the river

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. It discharges into the Siret near

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.Somuzul Mare (jud. Suceava)
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, Pocoleni,

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(city),

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, Arghira, Dolheștii Mari, Dolheștii Mici and

(town). The

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and Pocoleni dams are built on this river.

Tributaries

The following rivers are tributaries to the river Șomuzul Mare (from source to mouth): *Left: Humoria, Frumoasa, Vătavu, Boroșeni, Cimbrina, Prisaca, Brana *Right: Stupca, Iazuri, Brădățel, Târgul, Leucușești, Platonița

References

Rivers of Romania Rivers of Suceava County {{Suceava-river-stub