Ier (Mureș)
For the tributary of the River Barcău, see Ier (Barcău).
| Ier | |
| River | |
| Countries | Romania,, Hungary |
|---|---|
| Counties | Arad County, Békes County |
| Villages | Ghioroc, Horia, Turnu |
| Source | |
| - location | Ghioroc |
| Mouth | Barcău |
The Ier (Hungarian: Ér) is a tributary of the River Mureș. It originates near the village of Ghioroc at flows westwards crossing the border into Hungary near the village of Turnu.
The river is entirely channelized and is integrated into the drainage system of the area.
Hydronymy
The Hungarian name of the river means "brook". The Romanian name derives from that.
References
- Administrația Națională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - București
- Institutul de Meteorologie și Hidrologie - Rîurile României - București 1971
- Comune vulnerabile - județul Arad
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