Șieu (river)

Șieu
Location
CountryRomania
CountiesBistrița-Năsăud County
Physical characteristics
SourceCălimani Mountains
MouthSomeșul Mare
  location
near Beclean
  coordinates
47°11′44″N 24°12′57″E / 47.19556°N 24.21583°E / 47.19556; 24.21583
Length71 km (44 mi)
Basin size1,818 km2 (702 sq mi)
Discharge 
  locationȘintereag
  average13.4 m3/s (470 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionSomeșul MareSomeșTiszaDanubeBlack Sea
Tributaries 
  leftDipșa
  rightBistrița, Rosua

The Șieu (Hungarian: Sajó) is a left tributary of the river Someșul Mare in Romania. Its main branch, the Sebiș, originates in the Călimani Mountains, near the Poiana Tomii Peak (1,470 m (4,820 ft)); it discharges into the Someșul Mare near Beclean. Its length is 71 km (44 mi) and its basin size is 1,818 km2 (702 sq mi).