Kasari (river)
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| location | Estonia | |
| River system | Kasari | |
| source | near Kohila ( Rapla district ) | |
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Bay of Matsalu ( Lääne County ) Coordinates: 58 ° 45 ′ 6 " N , 23 ° 42 ′ 56" E 58 ° 45 ′ 6 " N , 23 ° 42 ′ 56" E
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| length | 112 km | |
| Catchment area | 3210 km² | |
| Drain |
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23-28 |
| Left tributaries | Vigala | |
| Right tributaries | Liivi | |
| Communities | Kohila , Lääne-Nigula | |
The Kasari River (Estonian Kasari jõgi ) is the most water-rich river in western Estonia . Its length is 112 km.
description
The river has its source near Kohila in Rapla County . It flows into Matsalu Bay in Lääne County . The river often overflows its banks, especially in the upper reaches.
Its average flow rate is 23 to 28 m³ / second, its catchment area 3210 km². The river is known for its abundance of fish (especially pike ).
Surname
The name of the river (and of the Kasari estate of the same name ) is derived from Kasari (Kasjan) Baranoff († 1648). Baranoff was a Tatar military leader who defected to the Swedish troops. King John III gave him the lands of the area in 1590.
bridge
Below the village of Kasari , a 308 m long reinforced concrete bridge was built in 1904 , which was the longest in the world when it was inaugurated.
Web links
- Full description (Estonian)