Jiul de Vest | |
Jiul Românesc, Câmpușelu | |
River | |
Countries | Romania |
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Counties | Hunedoara County |
Villages | Câmpu lui Neag, Uricani, Lupeni, Vulcan |
Source | |
- location | Retezat Mountains, Retezatul Mic Massif, Jiu-Cerna Pass |
- elevation | 1,398 m (4,587 ft) |
- coordinates | 45°14′50″N 22°51′32″E / 45.24722°N 22.85889°E |
Mouth | Jiu |
- location | Iscroni |
- elevation | 554 m (1,818 ft) |
- coordinates | 45°22′07″N 23°22′04″E / 45.36861°N 23.36778°ECoordinates: 45°22′07″N 23°22′04″E / 45.36861°N 23.36778°E |
Progression | Jiu→ Danube→ Black Sea |
The Jiul de Vest, ("Western Jiu", previously also known as Jiul Românesc) is a headwater of the river Jiu in Romania. At its confluence with the Jiul de Est in Iscroni, the Jiu is formed. The upper course of the river is also known locally as Câmpușelu.
The following rivers are tributaries to the river Jiul de Vest: