Krupá
The Krupá in the town of Staré Město
Location
CountryCzech Republic
RegionOlomouc
DistrictŠumperk
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationSnieznik Mountains
  elevation400 m (1,300 ft)
MouthMorava
  location
Hanušovice
Length19.2 km (11.9 mi)
Discharge 
  locationmouth
Basin features
Tributaries 
  leftKunčický Creek, Telečský Creek
  rightŠtěpánovský Creek, Chrastický Creek
ProgressionMoravaDanubeBlack Sea

Krupá (German: Graupa) is a creek in Šumperk District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It is a left tributary of the Morava. Its length is 19,2 km and its drainage basin covers 112.7 km2. The mean annual discharge at its mouth is 4.48 /s.

Geography

The Krupá originates in Czech part of the Snieznik Mountains, 400 meters above sea level.

The Krupá then goes south toward the town of Staré Město. It flows into the Morava River near Hanušovice. The river keeps its natural character with meanders and original riversides. The river bottom is covered by stones.

Economy

A Small hydro power plant is situated on the creek. Amphibolite and gneiss quarry is in a neighborhood of the creek mouth.

References

    50°05′N 16°56′E / 50.083°N 16.933°E / 50.083; 16.933


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