Mowchadz’ River

Mowchadz’ River
Country Belarus
Physical characteristics
River mouth Neman
53°38′12″N 25°19′08″E / 53.6367°N 25.3190°E / 53.6367; 25.3190Coordinates: 53°38′12″N 25°19′08″E / 53.6367°N 25.3190°E / 53.6367; 25.3190
Length 98 km (61 mi)
Basin features
Basin size 1,440 km2 (560 sq mi)

The Mowchadz’ Belarusian: Моўчадзь; Russian: Молчадь) is a river in Belarus, a left tributary of the Neman. It originates in Baranavichy District, Brest Region. It then flows north through Dzyatlava District in Grodno Region, passing through the localities of Molchad and Hiezhaly .

For a long time it formed the border between Navahrudak and Slonim powiats in Nowogródek Voivodeship.

Bibliography

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