Firiza

Firiza
Location
CountryRomania
CountiesMaramureș County
VillagesBlidari, Firiza, Baia Mare
Physical characteristics
SourceGutâi Mountains
MouthSăsar
  location
Baia Mare
  coordinates
47°39′52″N 23°36′12″E / 47.66444°N 23.60333°E / 47.66444; 23.60333
  elevation
237 m (778 ft)
Length28 km (17 mi)
Basin size168 km2 (65 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionSăsarLăpușSomeșTiszaDanubeBlack Sea

The Firiza (Hungarian: Fernezely) is a right tributary of the river Săsar in Maramureș County, Romania. It discharges into the Săsar in Baia Mare. Its length is 28 km (17 mi) and its basin size is 168 km2 (65 sq mi). The Strâmtori Dam is built on the river Firiza.