The Bílovka is a

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in the

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, a left

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of the

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River. It flows through the

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. It is long.

Etymology

The stream is named after the town of Bílovec.

Characteristic

The Bílovka originates in the territory of Skřipov in the

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range at an elevation of and flows to Studénka, where it enters the Oder River at an elevation of . It is long. Its

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has an area of . The longest tributaries of the Bílovka are:

Course

The stream flows through the municipal territories of Skřipov, Bílovec, Velké Albrechtice, Jistebník and Studénka.

Nature

The lower course of the stream flows through the

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. The stream is mainly inhabited by ''

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'' species of fish.

Bridges

In 2006–2009, a bridge carrying the D1 motorway was built across the Bílovka, Jamník and Sezina watercourses at their confluence.

References

External links

River flow at Velké Albrechtice station
– Flood Warning and Forecasting Service of the

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