Bistrița (Tismana)

Bistrița
Bistrița Gorjană
Location
CountryRomania
CountiesGorj
VillagesGureni, Peștișani, Hobița, Telești
Physical characteristics
SourceVâlcan Mountains, Mount Oslea
MouthTismana
  coordinates
44°57′39″N 23°07′51″E / 44.9608°N 23.1309°E / 44.9608; 23.1309
Length45 km (28 mi)
Basin size274 km2 (106 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionTismanaJiuDanubeBlack Sea
Tributaries 
  leftBâlta
  rightBistricioara

The Bistrița (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈbistrit͡sa] ; sometimes identified as Bistrița Gorjană) is a right tributary of the river Tismana in Romania. It discharges into the Tismana near Șomănești. Its source is in the Vâlcan Mountains. Its length is 45 km (28 mi) and its basin size is 274 km2 (106 sq mi).