Balasan (river)

Balasan
Sărăceaua
Location
CountryRomania
CountiesDolj County
CitiesBăilești
Physical characteristics
MouthDanube
  location
Catane
  coordinates
43°51′27″N 23°25′09″E / 43.8575°N 23.4191°E / 43.8575; 23.4191
Length80 km (50 mi)
Basin size890 km2 (340 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionDanubeBlack Sea
Tributaries 
  rightFântâna Fătului

The Balasan (also: Sărăceaua) is a left tributary of the Danube in Romania. It flows into the Danube between Negoi and Bistrețu Nou. Its length is 80 km (50 mi) and its basin size is 890 km2 (340 sq mi).