Otava (river)
| Otava | |
|---|---|
 Otava River near Vrcovice | |
| Basin | |
| Main source | Šumava |
| River mouth | Vltava |
| Size | 3826.8 km² |
| Countries | Czech Republic |
| Physiognomy | |
| Length | 111.7 km |
| Avg. discharge | 26 ³/s near estuary |
The Otava is a river in West and South Bohemia, Czech Republic. It is 112 kilometres (70 mi) long and is a left tributary of the Vltava. The river flows through several towns, including Sušice, Strakonice and Písek. The river's name is of Celtic origin. It is a popular river for water sports. The local dialect of Prachens also uses the name "Wotāva".
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Coordinates: 49°26′25″N 14°11′37″E / 49.44028°N 14.19361°E
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