Handlovka

Handlovka is a river in central Slovakia (Prievidza District), left tributary of the Nitra river.^[1] It is 30.5 km (19.0 mi) long and its basin size is 176 km² (68 sq mi).^[2] Its source is in the Vtacnik Mountains, near the Biely kameň. It is located at an elevation of 244 meters above sea level.^[3] Major cities and towns situated on the Handlovka are Handlová and Prievidza. The first name of the river was Prievidza. Handlovka is also known as Handlova, Handlovka, Handlová.^[3] An approximately regular course of groundwater storage curve was disconnected for the whole period from 1993 to 1997. Average groundwater storage is varying around 370 mm per month in winter months and around 200 mm per month in summer months.^[1]

Handlovka
Location
Country	Slovakia
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Vtacnik Mountains
• elevation	770 m (2,530 ft)
Mouth
• location	Nitra
• coordinates	48.7347°N 18.5486°E / 48.7347; 18.5486
Length	30.5 km (19.0 mi)
Basin size	176 km2 (68 sq mi)
Basin features
Progression	Nitra→ Váh→ Danube→ Black Sea

See also

• List of rivers of Slovakia