Vacha (river)

Vacha
River Vacha Gorge at river's entry to Krichim Dam Reservoir
Location
Country	Bulgaria
Physical characteristics
Mouth
• location	Maritsa
• coordinates	42°08′51″N 24°36′53″E / 42.1475°N 24.6148°E / 42.1475; 24.6148Coordinates: 42°08′51″N 24°36′53″E / 42.1475°N 24.6148°E / 42.1475; 24.6148
Length	103.7 km (64.4 mi)[1]
Basin size	1,680 km2 (650 sq mi)[1]
Basin features
Progression	Maritsa→ Aegean Sea

Panoramic view of Vacha dam reservoir

The Vacha (Bulgarian: Въча, pronounced [ˈvɤt͡ʃɐ]) is a river in south Bulgaria, one of the main right tributaries of the Maritsa. It is 104 km long and is formed by the confluence of the rivers and Buynovska reka. Shirokolashka is another tributary.

Background[]

The Vacha passes through Krichim Dam and Vacha Dam that secure drinking water for Plovdiv and its plains. It runs through the Rhodopes forming a deep valley where the two dams are located. An important town in the valley is Devin. It is the second largest river that has its source in the Rhodopes after the Arda. The Vacha does not flow close to any industrial enterprises, which is the reason for its clear water. The origin of its valley is similar to that of the Chepelare River.

The Vacha River in Krichim.

External links[]

• Media related to Vacha River at Wikimedia Commons

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